03-07-2006 City Council Special Meeting PacketCity of Grand Island
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session Packet
City Council:Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
City Administrator:
Gary Greer
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
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5:30:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
Carole Cornelius
Peg Gilbert
Joyce Haase
Margaret Hornady
Robert Meyer
Mitchell Nickerson
Don Pauly
Jackie Pielstick
Scott Walker
Fred Whitesides
City of Grand Island City Council
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MAYOR COMMUNICATION
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City of Grand Island City Council
Item -1
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH HALL COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS - Public Safety Facility Review
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Lamken
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary D. Greer, City Administrator
Meeting: City/County Special Meeting, March 7th, 2006
Subject: Public Safety Center
Item #’s: 1
Presenter(s): Steve Lamken, Police Chief
Jerry Watson, Sheriff
Doug Walker, City Attorney
Steven Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The City voters passed a ½ percent sales tax for the purpose of financing capital
improvements in 2004. One of the identified capital improvement projects for the sales
tax is a Public Safety Center for the Police and Sheriff’s Departments. Since the tax was
passed the City and County, through the Law Enforcement Facility Committee, has been
involved in the planning and design process for the new facility. The County has
generously donated the land for the center. At this time, the design has been completed
and bids are being taken for the construction of the state of the art building.
Last November, Hall County voters also approved bonds for the construction of a new
Jail to be developed on the same site as the Public Safety Center. This allowed an
opportunity to jointly develop the two facilities and create economies for both the City
and County.
It is prudent to move forward with an inter-local agreement to set out the arrangement
between the City and County for joint use of the proposed facility. Additionally, it is
appropriate to move forward with the needed infrastructure to allow for development
activities. The City and County have planned the joint meeting to allow for joint
discussion on the inter-local agreement and infrastructure plan.
Discussion
Attached is the negotiated inter-local agreement as prepared by the City and County
Attorney’s offices. This agreement has been shared with the County Building Committee
and City Administration as it was being developed. The City Attorney will be on hand to
discuss the agreement and answer any questions concerning its construction.
Additionally, documents are attached concerning the shared infrastructure cost for the
two facilities. The design of the road, storm sewer, water and sewer for the entire site was
completed to maximize joint use and drive the costs down for both the City and County.
Working together has resulted in less cost for both entities. Steve Riehle, Public Works
Director will be on hand to answer any questions about the process of comprehensively
designing the infrastructure or any other questions concerning the project.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council and the County Board review the information
presented and ask any questions needed to clarify the inter-local agreement and the
infrastructure plan. After discussing the issue it is requested that the City Council and
County Board pass a resolution approving these items at a meeting in the near future. The
City is planning on putting these items before the City Council on March 28th, 2006.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
FOR
THE CO-LOCATED CITY/COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER
BY AND BETWEEN THE
COUNTY OF HALL AND THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Hall County, Nebraska, hereinafter referred to as
“Hall County” or “County” to participate in a joint law enforcement center with the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, hereinafter referred to as “City” or “Grand Island”; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Grand Island to participate in a joint law
enforcement center with the County; and
WHEREAS, the County and the City wish to enter into such an agreement pursuant to the
terms of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Neb. Rev. Stat., §13-801 through §13-827, as authorized
under the laws of the State of Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the Hall County Board of Supervisors has reviewed this agreement and has
passed a resolution approving the same and authorizing the chairman thereof to execute this
agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Grand Island City Council has reviewed this agreement and passed a
resolution approving the same and authorizing the Mayor of the City to execute this agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, each of
the parties hereby intend to be bound by this document and agrees as follows:
I.
GENERAL TERMS
A. Term of Agreement. The term of this agreement shall be perpetual, unless terminated as
provided in this document hereafter.
B. Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this agreement is to provide the terms for the
shared use of a public safety center building. The City of Grand Island shall construct a
joint law enforcement facility which shall be occupied by members of the Hall County
Sheriff’s Office and the Grand Island Police Department. The County and City hereby
agree that law enforcement information management services and law enforcement
property and evidence services shall be provided for both agencies in a combined manner
as set forth in Interlocal Agreements between the parties hereto.
II.
LAW ENFORCEMENT CO-LOCATION COMMITTEE
A. Establishment of Committee. Combined services will be regulated by a board to be
known as Law Enforcement Co-Location Committee (hereinafter referred to as
“Committee”), which shall be responsible for advising the cooperative undertaking of the
combined services. The Committee shall consist of six (6) members, one from the Hall
County Board of Supervisors, one from the City Council of Grand Island, the Hall
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County Sheriff (hereinafter referred to as “Sheriff”), the Grand Island Chief of Police
(hereinafter referred to as “Chief”) and one citizen at large to be appointed by the Mayor
of Grand Island and one citizen at large appointed by the Chairman of the Hall County
Board of Supervisors.
B. Committee Responsibilities. The Committee shall be advisory in nature and shall have
the responsibility to make recommendations to the governing bodies of the City and
County regarding policies for the use of the shared facility.
C. Legal Entity. There shall be no separate legal entity formed to conduct this cooperative
undertaking.
III.
LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A. Administration. Hall County shall be responsible for the administration of combined law
enforcement information management systems for the Hall County Sheriff’s Office and
the Grand Island Police Department.
B. Interlocal Agreement. The duties and responsibility of Hall County to provide law
enforcement information management systems shall be in accordance with the Interlocal
Agreement signed on August 6, 2001, or as hereinafter revised or amended from time to
time, between Hall County and the City of Grand Island as attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit “1”.
IV.
LAW ENFORCEMENT EVIDENCE AND PROPERTY SERVICES
A. Administration. The City of Grand Island shall be responsible for administration of
combined law enforcement evidence and property services.
B. Interlocal Agreement. The duties and responsibilities of the City of Grand Island shall
include, but not be limited to the provisions of an Interlocal Agreement to be signed at a
later date.
V.
FACILITY USE AGREEMENT
A. Conveyance of Real Estate. The City of Grand Island and Hall County agree to locate
law enforcement operations in a public safety center building to be located on a tract of
land currently owned by the County and which shall be conveyed to the City on East
Highway 30 as describe in Exhibit “3” as attached to this agreement and incorporated
herein by reference. This real estate shall be conveyed to the City of Grand Island for
One Dollar ($1.00) and in consideration of the benefits granted to the County for the use
of the facility as set forth in this agreement which provides for the City to make space
available for the Hall County Sheriff’s Department. The real estate shall be conveyed by
the County prior to the City beginning construction of the public safety center building.
The County agrees that its Board of Supervisors shall pass all necessary resolutions and
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take any other action required by Nebraska Statutes to legally transfer this real estate to
the City by warranty deed, conveying a marketable fee simple title free and clear of liens
and encumbrances. City shall obtain and pay for title insurance prior to accepting this real
estate to verify that it is receiving a marketable title.
B. Surveying. Grand Island shall retain and pay for a surveyor to survey the real estate that
it is to receive from Hall County for the Public Safety Center. Grand Island’s employees
and contractors shall have access to this property for surveying and performing soil tests
to determine that the land is suitable to use for constructing a public safety center
building.
C. Construction of Building. The City of Grand Island hereby agrees to construct a
building of approximately 44,700 square feet to be used as a law enforcement public
safety center on the land conveyed to the City of Grand Island as set forth in V(A) above.
The City of Grand Island will finance and pay for this facility.
D. Ownership of Building. The City of Grand Island shall be the owner of the public safety
center building and in the event that this agreement is terminated pursuant to the terms of
paragraph VIII(A), Hall County shall not have any right, title or interest in the real estate.
E. Furnishings. The City of Grand Isla nd shall provide the Hall County Sheriff’s Office
furnished office and work space to include, but not necessarily be limited to
administration, supervision, civil process, crime prevention, education and investigation
services. Furnishings shall be defined as items such as desks, chairs, tables, filing
cabinets, bookcases, and systems furnishings. Existing furnishings moved to the new
facility shall continue to be owned by that agency. New furnishings purchased by the
City for the facility shall be owned by the City.
F. Equipment. Equipment shall be defined as electronic, information technology, or other
office equipment such as computers, printers, typewriters, cash registers, etc. Equipment
shall be owned by the individual agency and be the responsibility of the individual
agency except for jointly used equipment such as photocopiers. The City shall be
responsible for providing and paying for the operations of joint use equipment including
purchase and or lease, supplies, maintenance and paper. The County shall pay thirty
percent (30%) of the costs for the operations of joint use equipment. The City shall bill
the County on a quarterly basis for the cost of joint use equipment.
G. Telephone Equipment. The City shall provide equipment and telephone lines in the
facility to provide telephone and voice mail services to both agencies. This equipment
shall be maintained and replaced with funds from the annual renovation and replacement
reserve fees. The County shall pay thirty percent (30%) of the regular reoccurring
telephone billing costs for lines and services. Each agency shall be responsible for their
individual long distance service charges. This agreement does not cover cellular, mobile,
or other phone services that are not provided through transmission lines into the facility.
H. Shared Facility Video and A/V Equipment. The City shall be responsible for providing
video and A/V equipment in the common use rooms of the facility. These rooms shall
include the conference rooms, briefing room, lounge, physical fitness room, and the
multipurpose/training rooms. The equipment for these rooms shall be maintained and
replaced with funds from the Annual Renovation and Replacement Fees in V(J) of this
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agreement and any additional monies needed to maintain and replace this equipment shall
be paid by the City.
I. Common Areas/Shared Space. The City of Grand Island shall further provide the Hall
County Sheriff with the use of other space in the facility on a shared use basis between
the Hall County Sheriff’s Office and the Grand Island Police Department. Shared space
shall be used in a cooperative manner. Shared space shall include but not necessarily be
limited to lockers, lounge and break area, briefing, training, report preparation, interview
and interrogations, storage, evidence and property, exercise and physical fitness,
conference and meeting rooms, restrooms, lobby and hallways, garage and parking.
J. Annual Renovation and Replacement Reserve Fee. The County and the City shall each
pay an annual fee of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) Which shall be due on
October 1, 2006 and on October 1st of each year thereafter into a Renovation and
Replacement Reserve Fund. The annual payment shall be reduced by an equal amount for
both the County and the City if said payment causes the reserve fund to exceed Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000). This fund shall be used by the City for
equipment, furnishings and renovation to the law enforcement facility building. Any fees
in the Renovation and Reserve Fund upon the termination of this agreement shall be
retained by the City of Grand Island.
K. Adjustment of Annual Fee. The annual fee as set forth in V(J) above may be adjusted
by the City of Grand Island on an annual basis if approved by the law enforcement co-
lo cation committee. The City shall be allowed to adjust the annual renovation and
replacement reserve fee by increments of not to exceed 10%. Grand Island shall notify
Hall County in writing by August 1st of each year of any changes in the annual renovation
and replacement reserve fee for the next year. The City shall provide information
pertaining to the reasons for any adjustment in the fee.
.L Maintenance and Operational Expenses. The City of Grand Island shall be responsible
for the maintenance of the la w enforcement center building. Grand Island shall provide
the Hall County Sheriff building maintenance, including maintenance of the structure and
all systems of the building, housekeeping, remodeling and Utilities, excluding long
distance telephone services. Maintenance and operation expenses shall be divided with
the City paying 70% of these expenses and the County paying 30%. The projected
operating budget for the first fiscal for the county’s 30% share is estimated to be
$58,000.00.
M Quarterly Operating Expense Statement and Requirements for Payment. Grand
Island shall provide the County with costs of maintenance and operation of combined
services as set forth in V(L) above, on a quarterly basis. Hall County agrees to make
payments to Grand Island on a quarterly basis. The first quarter shall begin on the first
day of October. Each quarter shall consist of three calendar months in length based upon
the first quarters beginning date. The initial payment for combined services shall be based
upon that portion of any quarter in which the combined service begins to be provided.
Payments will be made for the first three quarters based upon the budgeted amount for
the first fiscal year of $58,000, which will be $14,500 for each of the first three quarters;
the fourth quarter payment will be adjusted based upon actual expenditures for that fiscal
year. Payments shall be made by the County to the City within forty-five (45) days of the
completion of any quarter.
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N Adjustment of Cost Sharing. The City of Grand Island or Hall County may initiate a
review and adjustment of the percentages and costs of combined services as set forth in
paragraph V(L) above. The initial term of this agreement shall be in effect for the two (2)
fiscal years after the beginning of combined service before a review and adjustment may
be made. The City or the County may initiate a review and adjustment every two (2)
years thereafter. A review and adjustment must be made and completed by June 1 of the
year preceding completion of the above two year period.
VI.
ACCESS AND DRIVEWAY
A. Private Driveway Construction and Acknowledgement of Easement. A private
driveway and ancillary storm sewer infrastructure will be constructed from the south side
of U.S. Highway 30 into the Luzenac Fourth Subdivision of the City of Grand Island.
This driveway will be located on an Ingress and Egress Easement shown on the plat for
the Luzenac Fourth Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, as filed October
14, 2005. The City and the County each acknowledge that this Ingress and Egress
Easement as shown on the plat is partially on Lot One (1), Luzenac Fourth Subdivision
which will be conveyed by the County to the City; and that a portion of this Ingress and
Egress Easement is on Lot Two (2), Luzenac Fourth Subdivision which is owned by the
County. City and County each accept and acknowledge this easement as a valid perpetual
Ingress and Egress Easement to provide access to their respective properties.
B. Cost Sharing for Driveway Construction. The private driveway to be constructed on
the Ingress and Egress Easement referenced in paragraph VI(A) above will provide equal
access to the City and County properties in Luzenac Fourth Subdivision in the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska. The City and County hereby agree to share equally the expense
of installing water and sanitary sewer mains, the concrete road, curb, gutter and storm
sewer that serves the driveway, as well as all ancillary expenses of connecting the
driveway to U.S. Highway 30, including, but not limited to, the cost of any traffic light or
other traffic control measures. Said driveway and infrastructure shall be engineered to
specifications established by the City of Grand Island Public Works Department.
VII.
DUPLICATION OF COMBINED SERVICES PROHIBITED
There shall be no duplication of combined services as set forth in this agreement by any
party subject to this Interlocal Agreement.
VIII.
TERMINATION
A. Notice of Termination. Hall County or the City of Grand Island may terminate this
agreement effective on the 1st day of October in any year after 2011; provided however,
written notice of such termination must be delivered to the other party not less than three
hundred sixty (360) days before said termination is to become effective.
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B. Property Ownership. There shall be no jointly held property acquired pursuant to this
agreement. Any property in this facility shall be held by the acquiring party and shall
belong to said party upon termination of this agreement.
PASSED and approved this _______ day of _______________________, 2006.
Attest: HALL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,
________________________________ By:___________________________________
Marla Conley, County Clerk James M. Eriksen, Chairman
PASSED and approved this _______ day of _______________________, 2006.
Attest: CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
A Municipal Corporation,
________________________________ By:___________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Civil Infrastructure Costs to Public Safety Center / Hall County Jail Complex
Public Safety
Center Jail TOTAL
Driveway and Storm Sewer $ 201,301 $147,276 $348,577
Traffic Signal $ 52,236 $ 52,236 $104,472
Watermain $ 70,314 $ 70,314 $140,628
Sanitary Sewer Main $ 83,250 $ 83,249 $166,499
The Public Safety Center/Hall County Jail Complex is located on the south side of U.S. Highway 30
between the elevated Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks and the Union Pacific Railroad
spur. The land is subdivided as Luzenac Fourth Subdivision. Lot #1, (6.934 acres), is to the east and
will be the site of the Public Safety Center housing the Grand Island Police and Hall County Sheriff
Departments. Lot #2, (18.357 acres), is generally to the west and south and will house the Hall County
Jail.
The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is coordinating the installation of the Civil
Infrastructure to serve the complex.
Shared Driveway
An 8” Portland Cement Concrete curb and gutter driveway will be built along the lot lines between the
two facilities. The driveway will be 41’ wide at the intersection with U.S. Highway 30 to allow for
one southbound lane and two northbound lanes (one for left turning vehicles and one for right turning
vehicles). The driveway will transition to 37’ wide at the first driveways to the parking lots at
approximately 160’ south of U.S. Highway 30. The driveway will be approximately 640’ long.
Storm Sewer
Some of the storm sewer for the Hall County Jail parking lot drains into the storm sewer for the shared
driveway. The storm sewer for the jail will be built by the contractor for the jail. Since the storm
sewer for the shared driveway drains through the Public Safety Center parking lot, the storm sewer for
the Public Safety Center will be constructed with the Civil Infrastructure Projects. The costs for the
storm sewer serving the Public Safety Center parking lot will be charged to the Public Safety Center.
Sanitary Sewer Main
Public sanitary sewer is located at the southeast corner of the subdivision. To avoid constructing long
and parallel sewer services, a 10” public main is being extended to serve the buildings. The project
will extend private sanitary services to 30’ from the centerline of the driveway.
Watermain
A public water main will be built along the east side of the shared driveway. The main will be looped
to tie into an existing main on Talc Drive to provide adequate fire flow. The project will install a tee
and a valve off the main for private services to the buildings.
PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER / HALL COUNTY JAIL
DRIVEWAY AND STORM SEWER ESTIMATE
Total
Share Shared Cost
Item Description Bid Price Unit Quantity Cost Quantity Cost
1 Remove & Replace PCC Ditch Liner $5,000.00 ls 0 $- 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00
2 24" Flared End Section $550.00 ea 0 $- 1 $550.00 $550.00
3 24" RCP Cls. III $40.00 lf 0 $- 1045.35 $41,814.00 $41,814.00
4 18" RCP Cls. IV $36.00 lf 0 $- 246.17 $8,862.12 $8,862.12
5 15" RCP Cls. IV $31.00 lf 0 $- 258.75 $8,021.25 $8,021.25
6 12" RCP Cls. IV $25.00 lf 828.28 $20,707.00 38 $950.00 $21,657.00
7 Std. Junction Box $3,000.00 ea 0 $- 2 $6,000.00 $6,000.00
8 Type "D" Modified Inlet $2,000.00 ea 11 $22,000.00 7 $14,000.00 $36,000.00
9 18" CM Culvert Pipe $25.00 lf 0 $- 26.5 $662.50 $662.50
10 Remove Existing Culvert $10.00 sy 0 $- 24 $240.00 $240.00
11 Rem., Salvage, & Reinstall 18" CM FES $150.00 ea 0 $- 2 $300.00 $300.00
12 Sawcut & Remove Concrete Median $10.00 sy 0 $- 316.2 $3,162.00 $3,162.00
13 Sawcut & Remove Concrete Surfacing $10.00 sy 0 $- 380.3 $3,803.00 $3,803.00
14 Sawcut & Remove Concrete Sidewalk $0.60 sf 0 $- 496.2 $297.72 $297.72
15 10" Portland Cement Concrete Surfacing $42.00 sy 0 $- 316.2 $13,280.40 $13,280.40
16 8" Portland Cement Concrete Surfacing $37.00 sy 0 $- 2836.4 $104,946.80 $104,946.80
17 6" Portland Cement Concrete Surfacing $33.00 sy 0 $- 472.8 $15,602.40 $15,602.40
18 6" Portland Cement Concrete Integral Curb $2.00 lf 0 $- 1384 $2,768.00 $2,768.00
19 4" Portland Cement Concrete For Median $27.00 sy 0 $- 11.6 $313.20 $313.20
20 4" Portland Cement Concrete Sidewalk $3.75 sf 0 $- 393.3 $1,474.88 $1,474.88
21 4" x 60' Conduit with caps $200.00 ea 0 $- 4 $800.00 $800.00
Estimated Construction Cost $42,707.00 $232,848.27 $275,555.27
Contingencies-15 %$6,406.05 $34,927.24 $41,333.29
Sub-Total $49,113.05 $267,775.50 $316,888.55
Engineering-10%$4,911.31 $26,777.55 $31,688.86
Total Estimated Project Cost $54,024.35 $294,553.06 $348,577.41
Estimated County Jail Share (50% of the above $294,553.06)$147,276.53
Estimated Public Safety Center Share ($54,024.35 is for Storm Sewer for the PSC Parking Lot only)$201,300.88
Both FacilitiesPolice Facility
PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER / HALL COUNTY JAIL
TRAFFIC SIGNAL ESTIMATE
ESTIMATED ESTIMATED TOTAL
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE QUANTITY UNIT ESTIMATED PRICE
1 Controller $13,000.00 1 EA $13,000.00
2 Combo Mast Arm
Signal Pole $8,300.00 3 EA $24,900.00
3 Signal Heads $1,300.00 8 EA $10,400.00
4 Ped Heads $700.00 6 EA $4,200.00
5 Push Buttons $160.00 6 EA $960.00
6 Video Detection $5,900.00 3 EA $17,700.00
7 Pull Boxes $550.00 6 EA $3,300.00
8 Conduit in Trench $7.00 190 FT $1,330.00
9 Conduit - Jacked $17.00 310 FT $5,270.00
10 Signal Cable $6,000.00 1 LS $6,000.00
SUBTOTAL $87,060.00
10 % Contingency $8,706.00
10 % Engineering & Administration $8,706.00
GRAND TOTAL $104,472.00
Safety Center - Hall Co Jail 2/16/2006
10" Water Main - Preliminary Estimate
E HWY 30 - ADD FIRE HYDRANT QUANTITY EST EST UNIT $ TOTAL EST $
10"x10"x6" Tapping Sleeve 1.0 EA 2,000.00 2,000.00
6" D I Pipe (sj) 10.0 LF 17.00 170.00
6" RS Tapping Valve 1.0 EA 800.00 800.00
6"x90° Ell 1.0 EA 150.00 150.00
Valve Box 1.0 EA 200.00 200.00
Fire Hydrant 1.0 EA 2,000.00 2,000.00
Thrust Block 3.0 EA 200.00 600.00
$5,920.00
10" LOOPED MAIN QUANTITY EST EST UNIT $ TOTAL EST $
10" D I Pipe (sj) 1,295.0 LF 32.00 41,440.00
10" x 10" x10" Tapping Sleeve 2.0 EA 3,000.00 6,000.00
10" x 10" x10" Tee mj) 2.0 EA 900.00 1,800.00
10" x 10" x 6" Tee (mj) 6.0 EA 600.00 3,600.00
10" RS Tapping Valve 2.0 EA 1,300.00 2,600.00
10" RS Gate Valve 1.0 EA 2,500.00 2,500.00
10" x 22.5° Ell (mj)1.0 EA 500.00 500.00
10" Plug 1.0 EA 150.00 150.00
6" D I Pipe (sj) 155.0 LF 17.00 2,635.00
Valve Box 3.0 EA 200.00 600.00
Fire Hydrant Assembly - Complete 6.0 EA 3,500.00 21,000.00
8 Mil Polyethylene 1,355.00 LF 1.00 1,355.00
Thrust Block 11.0 EA 200.00 2,200.00
Remove & Replace Roadway 13.7 SY 75.00 1,027.50
Seeding 0.2 AC 2,000.00 400.00
20" Dia x .38" Casing 65.0 LF 200.00 13,000.00
$100,807.50
10" x 6" Service Connection for PSC 1.0 ea 2,000.00 2,000.00
10" x 6" Service Connection for HCJ 1.0 ea 2,000.00 2,000.00
$4,000.00
Easement 100.00
Rail Road Permit / Fees / Insurance 5,000.00
10% Contingency 12,000.00
10% Engineering & Administration 12,800.00
TOTAL PROJECT ESTIMATE $140,627.50
Estimate Does NOT include service lines to Safety Center nor Hall Co Jail
PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER / HALL COUNTY JAIL
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE
ESTIMATED ESTIMATED TOTAL
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE QUANTITY UNIT ESTIMATED PRICE
1 Construct 10" PVC Sanitary Sewer $26.75 1700 l.f $45,475.00
2 Construct STD 4' Diameter Manhole $2,335.00 5 EA $11,675.00
3 Construct Manhole Extra Depth $215.00 30 v.f.$6,450.00
4 Construct Service per Std. Plan 132A $815.00 2 EA $1,630.00
5 Dry Bore & Install 18" Tunnel Liner $275.00 100 l.f.$27,500.00
6 Tree Removal $2,740.00 1 LS $2,740.00
7 De-Watering $25.00 1700 ft $42,500.00
SUBTOTAL $137,970.00
10 % Contingency $13,797.00
10 % Engineering & Administration $13,797.00
OTHER COSTS
T.V. Inspection $0.55 1700 l.f.$935.00
GRAND TOTAL $166,499.00
Sanitary Sewer to Serve Public Safety Center & Hall County JailJail ServiceExtension of Public Sanitary Sewer MainExisting Public Sanitary Sewer MainBurlington Northern Santa Fe Elevated TracksPSC ServiceFireTrainingCenter
Item C1
Proclamation "Patient Safety Awareness Week" March 5-11, 2006
March 5th - 11th has been designated National Patient Safety Awareness Week. Observance
of "Patient Safety Awareness Week" encourages patients to "Speak Up" about their
healthcare. This year's theme is Patient Safety: "Our Patient-Our Partners, One Team, One
Goal. St. Francis Medical Center recognizes that partnering with physicians, patients and the
public will help to even further promote safety. The Mayor has proclaimed the week of March
5-11, 2006 as "Patient Safety Awareness Week". See attached PROCLAMATION.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
City of Grand Island
State of Nebraska
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, medical errors receive national attention in the media from time to
time ; and
WHEREAS, the public has grown increasingly concerned about recent media
reports of medical errors at some of the nation’s major hospitals;
and
WHEREAS, the Patient Safety Program at St. Francis Medical Center involves
all departments working together in promoting patient safety; and
WHEREAS, St. Francis Medical Center recognizes that partnering with
physicians, patients and the public will help to even further
promote safety; and
WHEREAS, “Patient Safety Awareness Week” gives hospitals a chance to
educate the patients and families they serve about the steps they are
taking to reduce medical errors and to prevent errors at their
hospitals; and
WHEREAS, hospitals are informing patients about what they can do to participate
effectively in the delivery of health care.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jay Vavricek, Mayor of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, do
hereby proclaim the week of March 5-11, 2006 as
“PATIENT SAFETY
AWARENESS WEEK”
in the City of Grand Island, and encourage all citizens to “speak
up” about their healthcare.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Grand Island to be affixed this fifth day of March in the
year of our Lord Two Thousand and Six.
________________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest: ________________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item C2
Recognition of Class "A" State Wrestling Winners
The Mayor and City Council will recognize the following students for their hard work and
accomplishments in Class "A" State Wrestling:
Senior High: Coach Mike Schadwinkel
Brandon Hudiburg - State Champion
Isaiah Aguilar - 6th Place
Northwest: Coach Brian Sybrandts
Brett Mills - 4th Place
Hadley Cooksley - 5th Place
Central Catholic: Coach Matt Coufal
Justin Kelly - 5th Place
Congratulations on a job well done!!
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C3
Recognition of Class "A" Bowling Team 3rd Place Winners at
State
The Mayor and City Council will recognize the following girls for their 3rd Place win in
Class "C" State Bowling Competition:
Amy Glover
Kristen Ruzicka
Candi Glover
Kayla Johnson
Kayla Brixius
Jeanna Bruener
Coach: Jason Price
Congratulations on a job well done, keep up the good work!
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Mayor Vavricek
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C4
Presentation by Shonesy Associates for FY 2005 City Single Audit
and General Purpose Financial Statements
Terry Galloway of Shonsey & Associates will present the City Single Audit and General
Purpose Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2005.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: David Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
Item C5
Presentation by BKD, LLP Relative to Fiscal Year 2005 Electric
and Water Audit Reports
Roger Watton, representing BKD, LLP, will present the Independent Auditors' Report of the
Financial Statements relative to the City of Grand Island's Electric Department and Water
Department for the year ended September 30, 2005.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: David Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
Item E1
Public Hearing on Request of Casey's Retail Company dba Casey's
General Store #2707, 806 N. Eddy Street for a Class "D" Liquor
License
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Public Hearing on Request of Casey’s Retail Company
dba Casey’s General Stores for Liquor Licenses
Item #’s: E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, E-5 & I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4, I-5
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Casey’s Retail Company has submitted the following applications for the following five
(5) Casey’s General Stores Liquor Licenses:
Casey’s General Store #2707, 806 N. Eddy Street Class “D”
Casey’s General Store #2727, 1219 West 2nd Street Class “B”
Casey’s General Store #2732, 4150 West U.S. Highway 30 Class “B”
Casey’s General Store #2737, 1814 N. Eddy Street Class “D”
Casey’s General Store #2742, 2223 South Locust Street Class “B”
A Class “B” Liquor License allows for the sale of beer off sale only inside the corporate
limits of the city. A Class “D” Liquor License allows for the sale of spirits, wine, and
beef off sale only inside the corporate limits of the city.
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. These applications have been reviewed by the
Clerk, Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. These licenses if approved will
replace those licenses currently held by Gas ‘N Shop. Attached is the Police Department
memo and recommendation.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the applications.
2. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4. Deny the application.
Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council approve these requests with
the stipulation that the manager complete a state approved alcohol server/seller training
program.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the Resolutions for the five (5) requests of Casey’s Retail Company dba
Casey’s General Stores Liquor Licenses with the stipulation that the manager complete a
state approved alcohol server/seller training program.
Item E2
Public Hearing on Request of Casey's Retail Company dba Casey's
General Store #2727, 1219 West 2nd Street for a Class "B" Liquor
License
This item relates to Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item E3
Public Hearing on Request of Casey's Retail Company dba Casey's
General Store #2732, 4150 West U.S. Highway 30 for a Class "B"
Liquor License
This item relates to Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item E4
Public Hearing on Request of Casey's Retail Company dba Casey's
General Store #2737, 1814 N. Eddy Street for a Class "D" Liquor
License
This item relates to Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item E5
Public Hearing on Request of Casey's Retail Company dba Casey's
General Store #2742, 2223 South Locust Street for a Class "B"
Liquor License
This item relates to Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item E6
Public Hearing on Request of Perez, Inc. dba Tucanaso, 410 East
4th Street for a Class "C" Liquor License
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Public Hearing on Request of Perez, Inc. dba Tucanaso,
410 East 4th Street for a Class “C” Liquor License
Item #’s: E-6 & I-6
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Silvia Perez, owner of Perez, Inc. dba Tucanaso, 410 East 4th Street has submitted an
application for a Class “C” Liquor License. A Class “C” Liquor License allows for the
sale of alcohol on and off sale inside the corporate limits of the city.
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk,
Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. Attached is the Police Department’s
background investigation and recommendation.
Concerns have arisen with Anastacio Jacobo, spouse of the applicant as to his character
and reputation with past liquor licenses. Mr. Jacobo has filed an affidavit of non-
participation. (See attached.)
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the application.
2. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4. Deny the application.
Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council either:
· 1) deny this request based on the character and reputation of Anastacio Jacobo,
spouse of the applicant ; or
· 2) approve the application with the stipulations that Anastacio Jacobo, spouse of
the applicant have no interest in the operation or profit of the business, to include
tending bar, making sales, serving patrons, stocking shelves, writing checks,
signing invoices, paying distributors, working in the establishment in any
capacity, or to patronize the business.
Sample Motion
Move to either:
· 1) deny this request based on the character and reputation of Anastacio Jacobo,
spouse of the applicant; or
· 2) approve the application with the stipulations that Anastacio Jacobo, spouse of
the applicant have no interest in the operation or profit of the business, to include
tending bar, making sales, serving patrons, stocking shelves, writing checks,
signing invoices, paying distributors, working in the establishment in any
capacity, or to patronize the business.
for the Class “C” Liquor License of Perez, Inc. dba Tucanaso, 410 East 4th Street.
Item E7
Public Hearing on Request of Sarah R. Tjaden dba The Roadhouse
Garage, 2710-B Diers Avenue for a Class "C" Liquor License
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Public Hearing on Request of Sarah R. Tjaden dba The
Roadhouse Garage, 2710-B Diers Avenue for a Class
“C” Liquor License
Item #’s: E-7 & I-7
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Sarah R. Tjaden dba The Roadhouse Garage, 2710-B Diers Avenue has submitted an
application for a Class “C” Liquor License. A Class “C” Liquor License allows for the
sale of alcohol on and off sale inside the corporate limits of the city.
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all licenses. This application has been reviewed by the Clerk,
Building, Fire, Health, and Police Departments. Attached is the Police Department’s
background investigation and recommendation.
Concerns have arisen with Jeff Leo, roommate of the applicant as to his character and
reputation with the past liquor license request of Bud’s Roadhouse which was denied by
City Council on November 8, 2005.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the application.
2. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with no
recommendation.
3. Forward to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission with recommendations.
4. Deny the application.
Recommendation
Based on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission’s criteria for the approval of Liquor
Licenses, City Administration recommends that the Council either:
· 1) deny this request based on the character and reputation of Jeff Leo, roommate
of the applicant; or
· 2) approve the application with the stipulations that Jeff Leo, roommate of the
applicant have no interest in the operation or profit of the business, to include
tending bar, making sales, serving patrons, stocking shelves, writing checks,
signing invoices, paying distributors, working in the establishment in any
capacity, or to patronize the business.
Sample Motion
Move to either:
· 1) deny this request based on the character and reputation of Jeff Leo, roommate
of the applicant; or
· 2) approve the application with the stipulations that Jeff Leo, roommate of the
applicant have no interest in the operation or profit of the business, to include
tending bar, making sales, serving patrons, stocking shelves, writing checks,
signing invoices, paying distributors, working in the establishment in any
capacity, or to patronize the business.
for the Class “C” Liquor License of Sarah R. Tjaden dba The Roadhouse Garage, 2710-B
Diers Avenue.
Item E8
Public Hearing on Redevelopment Plan for Blight and
Substandard Area #5 for Ann's Pet Salon to be Located at 1303
Geddes Street
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Chad Nabity, AICP CRA Director
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: TIF Application from Anne Bruns
Item #’s: E-8 & G-6
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity, AICP CRA Director
Background
Anne Bruns, has applied for tax increment financing for the development of and
expansion of a pet grooming business and kennel operation on Lots 2 of Bruns
Subdivision in the City of Grand Island. To extend tax increment financing through a
redevelopment contract, the developer must obtain the approval of the Community
Redevelopment Authority and obtain the approval of the Planning Commission prior to
coming before the City Council for final approval. Anne Bruns has obtained the approval
of the Community Redevelopment Authority and has also obtained approval from the
Regional Planning Commission at their February 1, 2006 meeting. This project now
comes before the City Council for final consideration for authorizing tax increment
financing.
Discussion
Anne Bruns of Ann’s Pet Salon has submitted a redevelopment contract in a timely
manner to the Community Redevelopment Authority for consideration. The Community
Redevelopment Authority has prepared the redevelopment contract for use in extending
tax increment financing assistance to Ms. Bruns. Ms. Bruns proposes to construct a
building on her property for the expansion of her pet grooming business to included
additional groomers and pet daycare and kenneling facilities. This project will be built on
a previously undeveloped site in northeast Grand Island, located along the south side of
the east side of Geddes Street in blight and substandard area number 5, adjacent to the
Central Nebraska Humane Society. Subsequent to receiving CRA approval, the Hall
County Planning Commission reviewed the amendment to the redevelopment plan for
blight and substandard area number 5 and determined that the proposed development was
consistent with the existing zoning a future land use planned for the City of Grand Island
and recommended approval. This proposed redevelopment contract, which would extend
tax increment financing for fifteen years to this project is now before the City Council for
consideration.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council ma y:
1. Move to approve the resolution authorizing the use of tax increment financing
for the proposed project.
2. Not approve the use of tax increment financing for this project.
3. Postpone the issue to future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the use of tax increment
financing for this project.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve a resolution to use tax increment financing for the redevelopment
project of Anne Bruns.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
RESOLUTION #____
A RESOLUTION RECOMENDING AN AMENDMENT TO A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
OF THE AUTHORITY, APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT AND GIVING
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO A REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT, AND
APPROVAL OF RELATED ACTIONS (ANN BRUNS PROJECT).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska (“Authority”), in furtherance of the purposes and pursuant to the provisions of Section
18-2101 to 18-2154, Reissue of Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 1997, as amended (the “Act”) has
recommended and the City of Grand Island (“City”) has adopted a Redevelopment Plan for a
blighted and substandard area designated by the City designated Redevelopment Area no. 5 (the
“Redevelopment Area”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to any furtherance of the Act, the Authority published notice of a
Request for Proposals for redevelopment of the blighted and substandard area targeted for
redevelopment pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan, and received a proposal from Ann E. Bruns
(“Redeveloper”) to enter into a Redevelopment Contract in substantially the form attached hereto
as Exhibit A, the terms and conditions of which are herein incorporated by reference
(“Redevelopment Contract”), hereby Authority would agree to rebate taxes for purposes
specified in the Redevelopment Contract pursuant to the Act (the “Project”);
WHEREAS, the Authority has made certain findings and pursuant thereto has determined
that it is in the best interests of the Authority and the City as expressed in the Redevelopment
Plan to enter into the Redevelopment Contract and to carry out the transactions contemplated
thereby.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Community Redevelopment Authority of the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska as follows:
1. The Authority has determined that the proposed land uses and building requirements
in the Redevelopment Project area are designed with the general purposes of accomplishing, and
in conformance with the general plan of the City, a coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious
development of the City and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future
needs, promote health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity and the general welfare, as
well as efficiency in economy in the process of development; including, among other things,
adequate provision for traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from fire, panic, and
other dangers, adequate provisions for light and air, the promotion of the healthful and
convenient distribution of population, the provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage,
and other public utilities, schools, parks, recreational and communitive facilities, and other
public requirements, the promotion of sound design and arrangement, the wise and efficient
expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the recurrence of unsanitary or unsafe
dwelling accommodations, or conditions of blight.
2. The Authority has conducted a cost benefit analysis for the Project in accordance with
the Act, and has found and hereby finds that the Project would not be economically feasible
without the use of tax increment financing; the Project would not occur in the Area without the
use of tax increment financing and the costs and benefits of the Project, including costs and
benefits to other affected political subdivisions, the economy of the community, and the demand
for public and private services have been analyzed and have been found to be in the long term
best interests of the community impacted by the Project.
3. The Authority hereby gives the City notice of its intent to enter into the
Redevelopment Contract, and hereby recommends to the City approval of the Redevelopment
Contract as an Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan, following publication of notice of and a
public hearing with respect to the proposed Redevelopment Contract pursuant to the Act.
4. Subject to approval of the Redevelopment Contract by the City, the Authority hereby
authorizes and approves the Redevelopment Contract between the Authority and the
Redeveloper for the redevelopment of the Project area, and hereby authorizes and approves the
execution, delivery, and performance of the documents and transactions contemplated by the
Redevelopment Project.
5. The Chair and Secretary of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to
execute and deliver the Redevelopment Contract, in substantially the form presented at this
meeting, but with such changes, additions or deletions as they deem reasonable or necessary,
together with all documents, certificates or instruments contemplated thereby or necessary in
connection therewith, and carry out all transactions and take all actions contemplated by the
foregoing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned members of the Community Redevelopment
Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, hereby pass and adopt this Resolution and is in
force this 1st day of March, 2006.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
Chair _____________________________________
ATTEST:
Secretary_________________________
EXHIBIT A
REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
This Redevelopment Contract is made and entered into as of the ___ day of ________,
2006, by and between the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska (“Authority”) and Dennis W. Bruns and Ann E. Bruns, husband and wife,
(“Redeveloper”), whether one or more.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Authority is a duly organized and existing community redevelopment
authority, a body politic and corporate under the law of the State of Nebraska, with lawful power
and authority to enter into this Redevelopment Contract, acting by and through its Chair or Vice
Chair and Members;
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the “City”), in furtherance of the
purposes and pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 of Article VIII of the Nebraska Constitution
and Sections 18-2101 to 18-2154, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 1999, as amended
(collectively the “Act”), has adopted a Redevelopment Plan for a blighted and substandard area
designated by the City; and
WHEREAS, Authority and Redeveloper desire to enter into this Redevelopment Contract
for acquisition and redevelopment of the redevelopment area;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and
agreements herein set forth, Authority and Redeveloper do hereby covenant, agree and bind
themselves as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS AND INTREPRETATION
Section 1.01 Terms Defined in this Redevelopment Contract.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the following
meanings for all purposes of this Redevelopment Contract, such definitions to be equally
applicable to both the singular and plural forms and masculine, feminine and neuter gender of
any of the terms defined:
“Act” means Section 12 of Article VIII of the Nebraska Constitution, Sections 18-2101
through 18-2154, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, 1943, as amended, and acts amendatory
thereof and supplemental thereto.
“City” means the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
“Completion” means substantial completion of the Project as described on the attached
Exhibit B.
“Governing Body” means the Mayor and City Council of the City, of Grand Island,
Nebraska.
“Premises” or “Redevelopment Area” means all that certain real property situated in the
City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, more particularly described as Exhibit A attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
“Project” means the improvements to the Premises, as further described in Exhibit B
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
“Project Costs” means only costs or expenses incurred by Redeveloper to acquire,
construct and equip the Project pursuant to the Act as identified on Exhibit C.
“Redevelopment Contract” means this redevelopment contract between Authority and
Redeveloper dated _____________ ____, 2006, with respect to the Project.
“Redevelopment Plan” means the Redevelopment Plan for Area No. 5, prepared by the
Authority and approved by the City pursuant to the Act, as amended from time to time.
“Resolution” means the Resolution of the Authority dated March 1, 2006, as
supplemented from time to time, approving this Redevelopment Contract.
“TIF” Revenues” means incremental ad valorem taxes generated by the Project which are
allocated to and paid to the Authority pursuant to the Act.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS
Section 2.01 Representations by Authority.
Authority makes the following representations and findings;
(a) Authority is a duly organized and validly existing community redevelopment
authority under the Act.
(b) The Redevelopment Plan has been duly approved and adopted by the City
pursuant to Section 18-2116 and 18-2117 of the Act.
(c) The Authority deems it to be in the public interest and in furtherance of the
purposes of the Act to accept the proposal sub mitted by Redeveloper as specified herein.
(d) The Redevelopment Project will achieve the public purposes of the Act by,
among other things, increasing employment, improving public infrastructure, increasing the tax
base, and lessening conditions of blight and substandard in the Redevelopment Area.
Section 2.02 Representations of Redeveloper.
The Redeveloper makes the following representations:
(a) The Redeveloper is a Nebraska resident having the power to enter into this
Redevelopment Contract and perform all obligations contained herein and by proper action has
been duly authorized to execute and deliver this Redevelopment Contract.
(b) The execution and delivery of the Redevelopment Contract and the
consummation of the transactions therein contemplated will not conflict with or constitute a
breach of or default under any bond, debenture, note or other evidence of indebtedness or any
contract, loan agreement or lease to which Redeveloper is a party or by which it is bound, or
result in the creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature upon any of
the property or assets of the Redeveloper contrary to the terms of any instrument or agreement.
(c) There is no litigation pending or to the best of its knowledge threatened against
Redeveloper affecting its ability to carry out the acquisition, construction, equipping and
furnishing of the Project or the carrying into effect of this Redevelopment Contract or, except as
disclosed in writing to the Authority, as to any other matter materially affecting the ability of
Redeveloper to perform its obligations hereunder.
(d) Any financial statements of the Redeveloper delivered to the Authority prior to
the date hereof are true and correct in all respects and fairly present the financial condition of the
Redeveloper and the Project as of the dates thereof; no materially adverse change has occurred in
the financial condition reflected therein since the respective dates thereof; and no additional
borrowings have been made by the Redeveloper since the date thereof except in the ordinary
course of business, other than the borrowing contemplated hereby or borrowings disclosed to or
approved by the Authority.
ARTICLE III
OBLIGATIONS OF THE AUTHORITY
Section 3.01 Division of Taxes
In accordance with Section 18-2147 of the Act, the Authority hereby amends the
Redevelopment Plan of the Authority by providing that any ad valorem tax on real property in
the Project for the benefit of any public body be divided for a period of fifteen years after the
effective date of this provision as provided in Section 18-2147 of the Act. The effective date of
this provision shall be April 1, 2006.
Section 3.02 TIF Pledge of Revenues.
Authority shall not incur TIF indebtedness in the form of a principal amount
bearing interest but, rather, hereby pledges to the Redeveloper and its Lender that the Authority
will pay, semi-annually, the TIF Revenues to Redeveloper’s Lender as additional security for the
payment of the indebtedness incurred by Redeveloper for funding the Redevelopment Project.
Section 3.03 Payment.
Authority will pay to Redeveloper’s Lender the proceeds of the TIF Revenues
derived from Redeveloper’s semi-annual payment of ad valorem taxes on the real property
included in the Redevelopment Project. If such real estate taxes are not paid by Redeveloper, no
TIF Revenues will be generated to enable the Authority to pay TIF Revenues to the Redeveloper.
Section 3.04 Creation of Fund.
Authority will create a special fund to collect and hold the TIF Revenues. Such
special fund shall be used for no purpose other than to pay TIF Revenues pursuant to Sections
3.02 and 3.03 above.
ARTICLE IV
OBLIGATIONS OF REDEVELOPER
Section 4.01 Construction of Project; Insurance
(a) Redeveloper will complete the Project and install all equipment necessary
to operate the Project. Redeveloper shall be solely responsible for obtaining all permits and
approvals necessary to acquire, construct and equip the Project. Until construction of the Project
has been completed, Redeveloper shall make reports in such detail and at such times as may be
reasonably requested by the Authority as to the actual progress of Redeveloper with respect to
construction of the Project. Promptly after completion by the Redeveloper of the Project, the
Redeveloper shall furnish to the Authority a Certificate of Completion. The certification by the
Redeveloper shall be a conclusive determination of satisfaction of the agreements and covenants
in this Redevelopment Contract with respect to the obligations of Redeveloper and its successors
and assigns to construct the Project.
(b) Any contractor chosen by the Redeveloper or the Redeveloper itself shall
be required to obtain and keep in force at all times until completion of construction, policies of
insurance including coverage for contractors’ general liability and completed operations and a
penal bond as required by the Act. The Authority and the Redeveloper shall be named as
additional insureds. Any contractor chosen by the Redeveloper or the Redeveloper itself, as an
owner, shall be required to purchase and maintain property insurance upon the Project to the full
insurable value thereof. This insurance shall insure against the perils of fire and extended
coverage shall include “All Risk” insurance for physical loss or damage. The contractor or the
Redeveloper, as the case may be, shall furnish the Authority with a Certificate of Insurance
evidencing policies as required above. Such certificates shall state that the insurance companies
shall give the Authority prior written notice in the event of cancellation of or material change in
any of the policies.
Sections 4.02 Reserved.
Section 4.03 Redeveloper to Operate Project.
Except as provided in Section 4.08 hereof, Redeveloper will operate the Project
for not less than 15 years from the effective date of the provision specified in Section 3.01 of this
Redevelopment Contract.
Section 4.04 Authority Costs.
Redeveloper shall pay to Authority on the date of execution of this
Redevelopment Contract, the sum of $1,000.00 to reimburse the Authority for its fees incurred in
connection with this Redevelopment Contract.
Section 4.05 No Discrimination.
Redeveloper agrees and covenants for itself, its successors and assigns that as
long as this Redevelopment Contract is in effect, it will not discriminate against any person or
group of persons on account of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability,
marital status or receipt of public assistance in connection with the Project. Redeveloper, for
itself and its successors and assigns, agrees that during the construction of the Project,
Redeveloper will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
race, religion, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status or receipt of public
assistance. Redeveloper will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws related to
the Project.
Section 4.06 Pay Real Estate Taxes.
Redeveloper intends to create a taxable real property valuation of the Project of
$436,001.00 no later than as of January 1, 2007. During the term of this contract, Redeveloper
will (1) not protest a real estate property valuation on the Premises of $497,960.00 or less after
substantial completion or occupancy; (2) not convey the Premises or structures thereon to any
entity which would be exempt from the payment of real estate taxes or cause the nonpayment of
such real estate taxes; and (3) cause all real estate taxes and assessments levied on the Premises
to be paid prior to the time such become delinquent.
Section 4.07 Reserved.
Section 4.08 No Assignment or Conveyance.
Redeveloper shall not convey, assign or transfer the Premises, the Project or any
interest therein prior to the termination of the 15 year period commencing on the effective date
specified in Section 3.01 hereof, without the prior written consent of the Authority, which shall
not be unreasonably withheld and which the Authority may make subject to any terms or
conditions it deems appropriate, except for the following conveyances, which shall be permitted
without consent of Authority:
(a) any conveyance as security for indebtedness (i) previously incurred by
Redeveloper or incurred by Redeveloper after the effective date for Project Costs or any
subsequent physical improvements to the premises with the outstanding principal amount of all
such indebtedness (whether incurred prior to or after the effective date of this Agreement)
secured by the Premises (ii) any additional or subsequent conveyance as security for
indebtedness incurred by Redeveloper for Project Costs or any subsequent physical
improvements to the premises provided that any such conveyance shall be subject to the
obligations of the Redeveloper pursuant to this Redevelopment Contract;
(b) if Redeveloper is an individual, any conveyance to Redeveloper’s spouse, or to
Redeveloper’s spouse or issue pursuant to bequest or the laws of intestacy upon the death of
Redeveloper;
(c) any conveyance to a limited partnership or limited liability company so long as
Redeveloper is general partner or manager of the entity.
ARTICLE V
FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; ENCUMBRANCES
Section 5.01 Financing.
Redeveloper shall pay all Project Costs, and prior to commencing Redeveloper
shall provide Authority with evidence satisfactory to the Authority that private funds have been
committed to the Redevelopment Project in amounts sufficient to complete the Redevelopment
Project.
Section 5.02 Encumbrances.
Redeveloper shall not create any lien, encumbrance or mortgage on the Project or
the Premises except encumbrances which secure indebtedness incurred to acquire, construct and
equip the Project or for any other physical improvements to the Premises.
ARTICLE VI
DEFAULT, REMEDIES; INDEMNIFICATION
Section 6.01 General Remedies of Authority and Redeveloper.
Subject to the further provisions of this Article VI, in the event of any failure to
perform or breach of this Redevelopment Contract or any of its terms or conditions, by either
party hereto or any successor such party, such party, or successor, shall, upon written notice from
the other, proceed immediately to commence such actions as may be reasonably designed to cure
or remedy such failure to perform or breach which cure or remedy shall be accomplished within
a reasonable time by the diligent pursuit of corrective action. In case such action is not taken, or
diligently pursued, or the failure to perform or breach shall not be cured or remedied within a
reasonable time, this Redevelopment Contract shall be in default and the aggrieved party may
institute such proceedings as may be necessary or desirable to enforce its rights under this
Redevelopment Contract, including, but not limited to, proceedings to compel specific
performance by the party failing to perform or in breach of its obligations.
Section 6.02 Additional Remedies of Authority.
In the event that:
(a) The Redeveloper, or successor in interest, shall fail to complete the
construction of the Project on or before January 1, 2007, or shall abandon construction work for
any period of 90 days;
(b) The Redeveloper, or successor in interest, shall fail to pay real estate taxes
or assessments on the Premises or any part thereof when due, and such taxes or assessments
shall not have been paid, or provisions satisfactory to the Authority made for such payment
within 30 days following written notice form Authority; or
(c) There is, in violation of Section 4.08 of this Redevelopment Contract,
transfer of the Premises or any part thereof, and such fa ilure or action by the Redeveloper has not
been cured within 30 days following written notice from Authority, then the Redeveloper shall
be in default of this Redevelopment Contract.
In the event of such failure to perform, breach or default occurs and is not cured
in the period herein provided, the parties agree that the damages caused to the Authority would
be difficult to determine with certainty and that a reasonable estimation of the amount of
damages that could be incurred is the amount of the unpaid TIF payment remaining pursuant to
Section 3.03 of this Redevelopment Contract plus interest as provided herein (the “Liquidated
Damages Amount”). The Liquidated Damages Amount shall be paid by Redeveloper to
Authority within 30 days of demand from Authority.
Interest shall accrue on the Liquidated Damages Amount at the rate of one percent
(1%) over the prime rate as published and modified in the Wall Street Journal from time to time
and interest shall commence from the date that the Authority gives notice to the Redeveloper
demanding payment.
Payment of the Liquidated Damages Amount shall not relieve Redeveloper of its
obligation to pay real estate taxes or assessments with respect to the Project.
Section 6.03 Remedies in the Event of Other Redeveloper Defaults.
In the event the Redeveloper fails to perform any other provisions of this
Redevelopment Contract (other than those specific provisions contained in Section 6.02), the
Redeveloper shall be in default. In such an instance, the Authority may seek to enforce the terms
of this Redevelopment Contract or exercise any other remedies that may be provided in this
Redevelopment Contract or by applicable law; provided, however, that the default covered by
this Section shall not give rise to a right of rescission or termination of this Redevelopment
Contract, and shall not be covered by the Liquidated Damages Amount.
Section 6.04 Enforced Delay Beyond Party’s Control.
For the purposes of any of the provisions of this Redevelopment Contract, neither
the Authority nor the Redeveloper, as the case may be, nor any successor in interest, shall be
considered in breach of or default in its obligations with respect to the conveyance or preparation
of the Premises for redevelopment, or the beginning and completion of the construction of the
Project, or progress in respect thereto, in the event of enforced delay in the performance of such
obligations due to unforeseeable causes beyond its control and without its fault or negligence,
including, but not restricted to, acts of God, or of the public enemy, acts of the Government, acts
of the other party, fires, flood, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and
unusually severe weather or delays in subcontractors due to such causes; it being the purpose and
intent of this provision that in the event of this occurrence of any such enforced delay, the time
or times for performance of the obligations of the Authority or of the Redeveloper with respect
to construction of the Project, as the case may be, shall be extended for the period of the enforced
delay: Provided, that the party seeking the benefit of the provisions of this section shall, within
thirty (30) days after the beginning of any such enforced delay, have first notified the other party
thereof in writing, and of the cause or causes thereof and requested an extension for the period
of the enforced delay.
Section 6.05 Limitation of Liability; Indemnification.
Notwithstanding anything in this Article VI or this Redevelopment Contract to the
contrary, neither Authority, City, nor their officers, directors, employees, agents or their
governing bodies shall have any pecuniary obligation or monetary liability under this
Redevelopment Contract. The obligation of the Authority shall be limited solely to the TIF
Revenues pledged as security for the Redeveloper’s financing. Specifically, but without
limitation, neither City nor Authority shall be liable for any costs, liabilities, actions, demands, or
damages for failure of any representations, warranties or obligations hereunder. The
Redeveloper releases the Authority and the City from, agrees that the Authority and the City
shall not be liable for, and agrees to indemnify and hold the Authority and the City harmless
from any liability for any loss or damage to property or any injury to or death of any persons that
may be occasioned by any cause whatsoever pertaining to the Project.
The Redeveloper will indemnify and hold each of the Authority and the City and
their directors, officers, agents, employees and members of their governing bodies free and
harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, tax, penalty, liability disbursement, expense,
including litigation expenses, attorneys’ fees and expenses, or court costs arising out of any
damage or injury, actual or claimed, of whatsoever kind or character, to property (including loss
of use thereof) or persons, occurring or allegedly occurring in, on or about the Project during the
term of this Redevelopment Contract or arising out of any action or inaction of Redeveloper,
injury, actual or claimed, of whatsoever kind or character, to property (including loss of use
thereof) or persons, occurring or allegedly occurring in, on or about the Project during the term
of this Redevelopment Contract or arising out of any action or inaction of Redeveloper, whether
or not related to the Project, or resulting from or in any way related to the enforcement of this
Redevelopment Contract or any other cause pertaining to the Project.
ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 7.01 Notice Recording.
A notice memorandum of this Redevelopment Contract shall be recorded with the
County Register of Deeds in which the Premises is located.
Section 7.02 Governing Law.
This Redevelopment Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Nebraska, including but not limited to the Act.
Section 7.03 Binding Effect; Amendment.
This Redevelopment Contact shall be binding on the parties hereto and their
respective heirs, personal representatives, devisees, successors and assigns. This Redevelopment
Contract shall run with the Premises. The Redevelopment Contract shall not be amended except
by a writing signed by the party to be bound.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Authority and Redeveloper have signed this Redevelopment
Contract as of the date and year first above written.
COMMUINITY REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
ATTEST: GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
___________________________ By:_______________________________
Its Chair
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
)ss.
COUNTY OF HALL )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of
______________________, 2006, by Barry G. Sandstrom and Chad Nabity, Chair and Secretary,
respectively, of the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska,
on behalf of the Authority.
(SEAL) ______________________________
Notary Public
STATE OF NEBRASKA )
)ss.
COUNTY OF HALL )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of
______________________, 2006 by Dennis W. Bruns and Ann E. Bruns, husband and wife.
(SEAL) ______________________________
Notary Public
EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES
Lot Two (2) Bruns Subdivision, in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
EXHIBIT B
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Construction of an approximately 4,704 square feet one story wood and brick building
located on a .5 acre site to be utilized primarily for pet boarding and daycare plus grooming and
training.
EXHIBIT C
(Estimated)
1. Construction Costs:
A. Renovation or Building Costs: $325,000.00
B. On-Site Improvements: $ 25,000.00
2. Soft Costs:
A. Architectural & Engineering Fees: $ NA
B. Financing Fees: $ 2,500.00
C. Legal/Developer/Audit Fees: $ 2,500.00
D. Contingency Reserves: $ NA
E. Other (Please Specify) $
TOTAL $354,500.00
Item E9
Public Hearing on Change of Zoning for Land Proposed for
Platting as Copper Creek Subdivision Located South of Old Potash
Hwy and East of Englemand Road from TA Transitional Ag to R2
Low Density Residential
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Change of Zoning – Copper Creek Subdivision
Item #’s: E-9 & F-2
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This application proposes to change the zoning on a tract of land proposed for platting as
Copper Creek Subdivision from TA Transitional Agricultural to R2 Low Density
Residential.
Discussion
The developers of the Copper Creek Estates Subdivision are requesting that their property
be rezoned from Transitional Agriculture to R2-Low Density Residential to
accommodate their development. The preliminary plat Copper Creek Estates was
approved by Council on January 10, 2006 and the lots were designed to meet the
requirements of the R2 zoning district.
The Future Land Use Map from the Grand Island Comprehensive Plan shows that the
Planning Commission and Council anticipated that this property would develop as low to
medium density residential. The R2 zoning district is supported by the Future Land Use
Map.
The approved preliminary plat for this development limits the accesses from this property
to the surrounding arterial streets. This should limit traffic issues along Old Potash
Highway and Engelman Road.
Drainage issues were a significant concern of neighboring property owners and people
who spoke at the planning commission hearing. Staff has reviewed the photographs and
video from after the storm and they show that on Friday May 13, there was very little
water on this property but a substantial amount of water on the properties to the east that
are not being considered for development at this time. This can be available for review
by Council or concerned citizens.
The following discussions occurred at the planning commission meeting:
Commission members asked about the drainage, and city staff said they have
worked on it and the preliminary plat was approved contingent upon drainage
being in place for each phase before it will be given final approval.
Jim Jonak spoke, his parents live in the farmhouse on this property and he knows
there is major drainage issues on this land. He said adding houses to this land will
only add to the problems. He also expressed concern with the grain elevator on
this property and that building a wall would only amplify the noise.
Roxy Clark spoke expressed concern with there being too much housing in Grand
Island now and that the available housing was not being rented, which he said
shows the City does not need any more housing.
Robert Baker said they are working directly with Public Works to fix the drainage
problem to the City’s specifications.
Tom Baxter said Grand Island is well overdue for a subdivision like this, his only
concern is that it is in the wrong location because of drainage issues that can not
be fixed. He said the water has always been there and will always be there
because the land is too flat to drain.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the rezoning as presented
2. Modify the rezoning to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Hayes 2nd by Miller to approve the rezoning as presented.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to recommend approval with 5 members
(O’Neill, Brown, Miller, Ruge, Hayes) voting in favor and 4 members (Amick, Reynolds,
Niemann, Eriksen) voting against the motion.
Sample Motion
Approve the rezoning for Copper Creek Subdivision as presented.
Item E10
Public Hearing on Re-Adopting the City of Grand Island Official
Zoning Map
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Re-adopt the City of Grand Island Zoning Map
Item #’s: E-10 & G-7
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
Re-adopt the City of Grand Island Zoning Map, incorporating all changes since August 1,
2004, as produced using the Hall County Geographic Information System.
Discussion
At the regular meeting of the Regional Planning Commission, held February 1, 2006, the
above item was considered following a public hearing. This map will be used as the
official map to show zoning, the Grand Island City Limit Lines and 2 mile extraterritorial
jurisdiction incorporating all annexation and zoning actions since this map became
official on August 1, 2004.
Included you will find the Planning Directors report to the Planning Commission on this
item with a summary of the changes since August 1, 2004.
No members of the public spoke in favor or opposed to the zoning map.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the Grand Island Zoning Map as presented
2. Modify the Grand Island Zoning Map to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Miller 2nd by Reynolds to approve the Grand Island Zoning Map
as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 9 members present (Amick,
Reynolds, O’Neill, Brown, Niemann, Miller, Eriksen, Ruge, Hayes) voting in favor.
Sample Motion
Approve the adoption of the Grand Island Zoning Map.
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Agenda Item # 14
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
January 24, 2006
SUBJECT: Concerning the re-adoption of the City of Grand Island Zoning Map as produced using the Hall County
Geographic Information System as the official zoning map for the City of Grand Island. (C-05-2006GI)
PROPOSAL:
On July 13, 2004 the Grand Island City Council approved using a map produced from the Hall County GIS as the
official zoning map for the City of Grand Island based on the 2004 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Grand
Island. This map was effective August 1, 2004. As a matter of course the City of Grand Island occasionally re-
adopts the zoning map incorporating all changes since the last re-adoption of the entire map along with other
changes as recommended by staff and the Hall County Regional Planning Commission. This will allow a newly
revised and adopted copy of the map to be printed for official use by Council, staff and the general public. This
hearing is being held for that purpose. This map will also serve to give notice to all parties that the Grand Island
City limits and 2 mile extraterritorial jurisdiction is as shown on the map.
BACKGROUND:
The following chart shows the changes that have been approved by the Regional Planning Commission and the
Grand Island City Council since August 1, 2004 including proposed changes through February 28th 2006.
Id ORDINANCE CHANGE LEGAL CASE
1 8975 TA to R1, R2, B2, RO Northview Subdivision C-24-2005GI
2 8943 R2 to RD Via Milano C-2-2005GI
3 8897 M2 to B2 Single House C-32-2005GI
4 8998 RD to TA E 1/2, NW 1/4 Sec. 10, 11, 9 C-28-2005GI
5 8975 TA to LLR Tejak Sub, Sass' Sub, Sass' 2nd Sub, Garden 2nd Sub. C-24-2005GI
6 9022 RD to Amended RD Autumn Park Third Sub. C-4-2006GI
7 8994 RD to B2 Crane Valley 7th C-29-2005GI
8 Pending TA to R2 Copper Creek Estates Sub C-09-2006GI
9 8972 R2 to RD Setwart Place Fourth Subdivision C-20-2005GI
10 8999 LLR to RO Part of S 1/2, NW 1/4 NE 1/4, Sec. 33, 11, 9 C-33-2005GI
11 9019 B2 with GCO to CD with GCO Kings Crossing Sub. C-2-2006GI
12 8950 TA to B2 Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 26, 11, 9 C-06-2005GI
The changes shown on this chart are represented on the new version of the Grand Island Zoning map. A map of
these changes is included.
The only addition to the City of Grand Island that will or did impact the city limits lines and/or the extraterritorial
jurisdiction is Copper Creek Estates. This annexation should be completed concurrent with the adoption of this
map. The Grand Island ETJ is being extended to include this additional property consistent with the policy
statements for annexation in the Grand Island Comprehensive Plan. All additional property included in will be
zoned A2-Secondary Agricultural District consistent with its current use and zoning according to Hall County.
This property is shown on the Proposed Annexation Location Map as Attached.
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The following areas approved for annexation by the Grand Island City Council since August 1, 2004. See
Attached Map
ID ORDINANCE LEGAL COMMENTS
1 8982 Part of S.E. 1/4, S.W. 1/4 Sec. 3, 11, 09 Capital Avenue west of Ord Line
2 8982 Part of S.E. 1/4, N.E. 1/4, Sec. 14, 11, 9 and Part of S.E. 1/4, N.E. 1/4, Sec. 14, 11, 9 Waste Water Plant Property
3 Pending Copper Creek Estates New Subdivision
4 8953 Preisendorf Subdivision County Industrial Tract
5 8982 Part of S.W.1/4, S.E. 1/4, Sec. 14, 11, 9 Waste Water Plant Property
6 8982 Part of S.E. 1/4, S.E. 1/4, Sec. 22, 11, 9 Stuhr Road South of Fonner Park
7 8982 Part of N 1/4, N.E. 1/4, Sec. 1, 10, 10 Husker Hwy. South of Ponderosa
8 9013 Part of NW 1/4, NE 1/4, Sec. 33, 11, 9 Beverly Healthcare South
ANALYSIS
Staff is not recommending any changes to the Grand Island Zoning Map other than the one change to increase
the extraterritorial jurisdiction due to the annexation of the Copper Creek Estates Development. All of the
changes mentioned herein have been previously approved by the Grand Island City Council after proper notice
and hearing. This map serves to notify any and all interested parties of the current boundaries of the City of
Grand Island, the extents of the extraterritorial jurisdiction for the City of Grand Island and the zoning of property
within the jurisdiction of the City of Grand Island.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the City Council of Grand Island adopt this map as
presented as the official Zoning Map for the City of Grand Island.
____________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
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Item F1
#9026 - Consideration of Annexation of Property Proposed for
Platting as Copper Creek Subdivision Located South of Old Potash
Highway and East of Engleman Road (Final Reading)
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: February 28, 2006
Subject: Annexation – Copper Creek Subdivision (Third Reading)
Item #’s: F-1
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
Annexation of land, located in the NW ¼ 23-11-10 into the Grand Island City Limits see
the attached map.
Discussion
On December 7th, 2005 the Hall County Regional Planning Commission held a public
hearing before considering this matter.
No members of the public testified at the hearing held by the Regional Planning
Commission.
This property is adjacent to and contiguous with the Grand Island City along a portion of
its northern property line.
Water is available to the property included in this annexation request. Sewer is
approximately ¼ mile to the east of this project and will be extended by the developer to
serve this property. This property is within the Grand Island Utilities Electrical Service
District. This property is not within the Grand Island School District. Annexing these
properties will impact the two mile extraterritorial jurisdiction of Grand Island. Proposed
changes to the zoning map will be forwarded to council prior to the third reading of this
ordinance as readoption of the Official Grand Island Zoning Map.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the annexation as presented
2. Modify the annexation to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Hayes 2nd by Brown to approve and recommend that the City of
Grand Island approve this annexation and as presented.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 11 members present (Amick,
Haskins, Reynolds, O’Neill, Brown, Niemann, Miller, Eriksen, Ruge, Monter, Hayes)
voting in favor.
Sample Motion
Approve the annexation as Submitted
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9026
An ordinance to extend the boundaries and include within the corporate limits of,
and to annex into the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a tract of land comprising the Northwest
Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Twenty Three (23), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10)
West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska; to provide service benefits thereto; to repeal any
ordinance or resolutions or parts of thereof in conflict herewith; to provide for publication in
pamphlet form; and to provide the effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, after public hearing on December 7, 2005, the Regional Planning
Commission recommended the approval of annexing into the City of Grand Island, a tract of land
comprising the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Twenty Three (23), Township Eleven
(11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, excepting therefrom:
1. All of M and M Subdivision, located in part of the Northwest Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter (NW1/4, NW1/4) of Section Twenty Three (23), Township
Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County,
Nebraska.
2. All of Meyer's Subdivision, located in part of the Northeast Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter (NE1/4, NW1/4) of Section Twenty Three (23), Township
Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County,
Nebraska.
* This Space Reserved For Register of Deeds *
ORDINANCE NO. 9026 (Cont.)
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3. The easterly Thirty Five (35.0) feet of the East Half of the East Half of the
Northwest Quarter (E1/2, E1/2, NW1/4) of Section Twenty Three (23), Township
Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall County,
Nebraska.
WHEREAS, after public hearing on January 24, 2006, the City Council of the
City of Grand Island found and determined that such annexation be approved; and
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2006, the City Council of the City of Grand Island
approved such annexation on first reading; and
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2006, the City Council of the City of Grand Island
approved such annexation on second reading.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. It is hereby found and determined that:
(A) The above-described tract of land is urban or suburban in character, and that
the subject property is contiguous or adjacent to the corporate limits of said City.
(B) The subject land will receive the material benefits and advantages currently
provided to land within the City's corporate limits including, but not limited to police, fire,
emergency services, street maintenance, and utilities services upon annexation to the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska, and that City electric, water and sanitary sewer service is available, or
will be made available, as provided by law.
(C) The various zoning classifications of the land shown on the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby confirmed.
ORDINANCE NO. 9026 (Cont.)
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(D) There is unity of interest in the use of the said tract of land, lots, tracts,
highways and streets (lands) with the use of land in the City, and the community convenience
and welfare and in the interests of the said City will be enhanced through incorporating the
subject land within the corporate limits of the City of Grand Island.
(E) The plan for extending City services adopted by the City Council by the
passage and approval of Resolution No. 2005-349 is hereby approved and ratified as amended.
SECTION 2. The boundaries of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, be and are
hereby extended to include within the corporate limits of the said City the contiguous and
adjacent tract of land located within the boundaries described above.
SECTION 3. The subject tract of land is hereby annexed to the City of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, and said land and the persons thereon shall thereafter be subject
to all rules, regulations, ordinances, taxes and all other burdens and benefits of other persons and
territory included within the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
SECTION 4. The owners of the land so brought within the corporate limits of the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska, are hereby compelled to continue with the streets, alleys,
easements, and public rights-of-way that are presently platted and laid out in and through said
real estate in conformity with and continuous with the streets, alleys, easements and public
rights-of-way of the City.
SECTION 5. That a certified copy of this Ordinance shall be recorded in the
office of the Register of Deeds of Hall County, Nebraska and indexed against the tracts of land.
SECTION 6. Upon taking effect of this Ordinance, the services of said City shall
be furnished to the lands and persons thereon as provided by law, in accordance with the Plan for
Extension of City Services adopted by herein.
ORDINANCE NO. 9026 (Cont.)
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SECTION 7. That all ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication, in pamphlet form, as provided by law.
Enacted: March 7, 2006.
____________________________________
Jay Vavr icek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerka
Item F2
#9033 - Consideration of Change of Zoning for Land Proposed for
Platting as Copper Creek Subdivision Located South of Old Potash
Hwy and East of Englemand Road from TA Transitional Ag to R2
Low Density Residential
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-9.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9033
An ordinance rezoning a certain tract of land within the zoning jurisdiction of the
City of Grand Island; changing the land use classification of a tract of land comprising of a part
of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section 23, Township 11 North, Range 10 West of the 6th
P.M. in Hall County, Nebraska, from TA-Transitional Agricultural Zone to R2-Low Density
Residential Zone; directing the such zoning change and classification be shown on the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island; amending the provisions of Section 36-44; and
providing for publication and an effective date of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, the Regional Planning Commission on February 1, 2006, held a
public hearing and made a recommendation on the proposed zoning of such area; and
WHEREAS, notice as required by Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943, has been given to
the Boards of Education of the school districts in Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, after public hearing on March 7, 2006, the City Council found and
determined the change in zoning be approved and made.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. The following tract of land is hereby rezoned and reclassified and
changed from TA-Transitional Agricultural Zone to R2-Low Density Residential Zone:
A tract of land comprising the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Twenty
Three (23), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in
Hall County, Nebraska, EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following:
1. All of M and M Subdivision, located in part of the Northwest Quarter of
the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4, NW1/4) of Section Twenty Three (23),
Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall
County, Nebraska.
ORDINANCE NO. 9033 (Cont.)
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2. All of Meyer's Subdivision, located in part of the Northeast Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter (NE1/4, NW1/4) of Section Twenty Three (23),
Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall
County, Nebraska.
3. The easterly Thirty Five (35.0) feet of the East Half of the East Half of the
Northwest Quarter (E1/2, E1/2, NW1/4) of Section Twenty Three (23),
Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall
County, Nebraska.
Said rezoned tract of land contains approximately 149.6 acres.
SECTION 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, as established by Section 36-51 of the Grand Island City Code be, and the same is,
hereby ordered to be changed, amended, and completed in accordance with this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: March 7, 2006.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item F3
#9034 - Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 18 of the City
Code Relative to Examining Board; Membership; and Duties
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Craig Lewis
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Craig A. Lewis, Building Department Director
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Gas Fitters Examining Board
Item #’s: F-3
Presenter(s): Craig A. Lewis, Building Department Director
Background
At the last meeting of the Gas Fitters Examining Board on February 8, 2006, increasing
the membership on that board from four to seven was discussed and approved. That
action brings this request for Council approval to increase the number of members on the
Examining Board.
Discussion
The Gas Fitters Examining Board is responsible for establishing standards and
procedures for the qualifications, examination and licensing of master and journeyman
gas fitters and shall issue the appropriate license. As this board meets to establish
procedures and review applications for testing it has at times become difficult to obtain a
quorum and conduct business, with the increase in membership it will become less of a
burden for the members to always be present. Additionally the Board has decided to
actively pursue the adoption of a Mechanical Code and the additional membership will
allow for increased involvement from the heating and air conditioning industry.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve ordinance
#_________________.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve ordinance # ____________.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 9034
An ordinance to amend Chapter 18 of the Grand Island City Code; to amend
Section 18-6 pertaining to gas fitters' examing board; to repeal Section 18-6 as now existing, and
any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide for publication and the
effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Section 18-6 of the Grand Island City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
§18-6. Examining Board; Membership; Duties
There is hereby created an examining board for gas fitters which shall consist of seven members appointed
annually by the Mayor and approved by a majority of the city council. The seven members shall consist of the
following:
(1) The Chief Building Official, or his/her designee
(2) One member from the local gas company
(3) One contracting master gas fitter
(4) One member from the community
(5) Three members which shall be either master gas fitters or journeyman gas fitters
Four members shall constitute a quorum. Duties of the board shall be to establish standards and procedures
for the qualifications, examination, and licensing of master and journeymen Gas Fitters and shall issue the
appropriate license to each person who meets the qualifications thereof and successfully passes the examination
given by the Examining Board.
The duly appointed Examining Board shall act as a Board of Appeals for any appeal arising from actions of
the Chief Building Official or his authorized representative as it relates to issues in this chapter of the city code.
There is hereby created an examining board for gas fitters which shall be comprised of the chief building
official, gas inspector, two appointees from the local heating trades group, and one member from the gas company,
all to be selected by the chief building official and approved by the Council. One of such appointees shall be a
regularly licensed master plumber, and one shall be a gas fitter duly authorized and licensed to install central heating
hot air furnaces or other gas burning equipment.
SECTION 2. Section 18-6 as now existing, and any ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith be, and hereby are, repealed.
ORDINANCE NO. 9034 (Cont.)
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SECTION 3. The validity of any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase
of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, subsection,
sentence, clause, or phrase thereof.
SECTION 4. That this ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after
its passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: March 7, 2006.
____________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G1
Receipt of Official Document - Resolution from Merrick County
Board Requesting Creation of Interjurisdictional Planning
Commission
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Receipt of Merrick County Board of Supervisors
Requesting Creation of Inter-Jurisdictional Planning
Commission
Item #’s: G-1
Presenter(s): Douglas R. Walker, City Attorney
Background
The city has received a resolution from the Merrick County Supervisors requesting the
formation of an inter-jurisdictional planning commission between Merrick County and
the City of Grand Island. An inter-jurisdictional planning commission may be established
when a municipality has extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction outside of the city limits in
another county that is not the county where that municipality is located.
Discussion
Merrick County has sent a formal resolution to the City of Grand Island requesting the
formation of an inter-jurisdictional planning commission which would have authority
over that portion of Grand Island’s zoning jurisdiction which lies within Merrick County.
The city is required by Neb. Rev. Stat., §19-930 to participate with Merrick County in
establishing an inter-jurisdictional planning commission since it has passed a formal
resolution. Section 19-930(2) requires the governmental entity (Merrick County)
requesting the formation to forward a copy of their resolution to the other jurisdiction
(Grand Island) which is required by statute to formally acknowledge the resolution. This
will be the first step in the process of establishing an inter-jurisdictional planning
commission.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Acknowledge receipt of the resolution from Merrick County.
2. Table the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends tha t the Council acknowledge that it has received the
resolution from Merrick County.
Sample Motion
Motion to acknowledge the resolution 2006-003 from Merrick County requesting an
inter-jurisdictional planning commission be established.
Item G2
Approving Minutes of February 28, 2006 City Council Regular
Meeting
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 28, 2006
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Grand Island, Nebraska was conducted in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 100 East First
Street, on February 28, 2006. Notice of the meeting was given in the Grand Island Independent
on February 22, 2006.
Council President Margaret Hornady called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following
members were present: Councilmember’s Meyer, Whitesides, Pielstick, Gilbert, Nickerson,
Cornelius, Pauly, Hornady, Walker, and Haase. Mayor Vavricek was absent. The following City
Officials were present: City Administrator Gary Greer, City Clerk RaNae Edwards, Finance
Director David Springer, Public Works Director Steve Riehle, and City Attorney Doug Walker.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor John Hayes, Grace Baptist Church, 1115 South Vine Street
followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Proclamation “Juror Appreciation Week” February 27 through March 3, 2006. Council President
Hornady presented the proclamation “Juror Appreciation Week” proclaimed by Mayor Vavricek
for the week of February 27 through March 3, 2006. District Judge James Livingston; County
Court Judge Philip Martin; and Court Interpreter Constanza Meier were present to receive the
proclamation and spoke about the importance of serving on a jury.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1215 East Highway 30. (TLK
Storage, LLC) Gary Mader, Utilities Department Director reported that acquisition of a utility
easement located at 1215 East Highway 30 was needed in order to have access to install,
upgrade, maintain, and repair power appurtenances, pipes, valves, and fire hydrants. The purpose
of this easement would be to provide adequate water flows for fire safety at the new Public
Safety Center and jail located west of the old Luzenac building. No public testimony was heard.
ORDINANCES:
Doug Walker, City Attorney reported Ordinance #9026 related to the Public Hearing held on
January 24, 2006 and was the second of three readings.
#9032 – Consideration of Annexation of Property Proposed for Platting as Ewoldt
Addition Located South of Husker Highway and West of U.S. Highway 281. (Second
Reading)
Page 2, City Council Regular Meeting, February 14, 2006
Motion by Pielstick, second by Walker to approve Ordinance #9032 on second reading. Upon
roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA: Consent Agenda item G-9 was pulled for discussion. Motion by Gilbert,
second by Cornelius to approve the Consent Agenda. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion
adopted.
Approving Minutes of February 14, 2006 City Council Regular Meeting.
#2006-42 – Approving Agreement with CH2M Hill for Consulting Engineering Services for Lift
Station No. 19 in an Amount not to exceed $376,018.00.
#2006-58 – Approving Agreement with Olsson Associates for Consulting Engineering Services
to Conduct a Noise Study Along Capital Avenue from Moores Creek drain to Webb Road in an
Amount not to exceed $24,975.00.
#2006-59 – Approving Bid Award for Hot-Mix Asphalt Concrete for 2006 with Gary Smith
Construction Co. of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $24.97 per ton for Type “A”,
$19.40 per ton for Type “B”, and $23.50 per ton for Type “C” asphalt hot-mix.
#2006-60 – Approving Bid Award for Concrete Ready-Mix for 2006 with Brodsky’s Ready-Mix
of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of $58.00 per cubic yard.
#2006-61 – Approving Bid Award for Concrete Pavement and Storm Sewer Repairs for 2006
with The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in an Amount of
$433,911.50.
#2006-62 – Approving Acquisition of Utility Easement Located at 1215 East Highway 30. (TLK
Storage, LLC)
#2006-63 – Approving Agreement for Construction Occupancy Located at 1215 East Highway
30. (TLK Storage, LLC)
#2006-64 – Approving Designation of Loading Zone on Oak Street, Vine Street, and Bismark
Road Adjacent to Dodge School. Steve Riehle, Public Works Director reported that a loading
zone was recommended along Oak Street, Vine Street, and Bismark Road adjacent to Dodge
School for the children’s safety when loading and unloading. Richard Milton, 109 East Ashton
spoke in support. Discussion was had concerning loading along Bismark Road.
Motion by Whitesides, second by Meyer to approve Resolution #2006-64. Upon roll call vote, all
voted aye. Motion adopted.
Page 3, City Council Regular Meeting, February 14, 2006
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS:
Motion by Cornelius, second by Haase to approve the Claims for the period of February 15, 2006
through February 28, 2006, for a total amount of $1,569,727.80. Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
RaNae Edwards
City Clerk
Item G3
Approving Request of Charles Scott Pinkham, 603 N Tower,
Minden, Nebraska for Liquor Manager Designation for (5) Casey's
General Stores
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Request of Charles Scott Pinkham, 603 N. Tower,
Minden, Nebraska for Liquor Manager Designation for
Casey’s General Stores
Item #’s: G-3
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Charles Scott Pinkham, 603 N. Tower, Minden, Nebraska has submitted five applications
with the City Clerk’s Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the
following Liquor Licenses for Casey’s General Store:
Class “D” #2707, 806 N. Eddy Street
Class “B” #2727, 1219 West 2nd Street
Class “B” #2732, 4150 West U.S. Highway 30
Class “D” #2737, 1814 N. Eddy Street
Class “B” #2742, 2223 South Locust Street
These applications ha ve been reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk’s
Office.
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all liquor manager designations. All departmental reports
have been received.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the request.
2. Forward the request with no recommendation.
3. Take no action on the request.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve this request for a Liquor
Manager Designation with the stipulation that a state approved alcohol server/seller
training program be completed.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the request of Charles Scott Pinkham, 603 N. Tower, Minden, Nebraska
for Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the five (5) Casey’s General Stores
Liquor Licenses with the stipulation that Mr. Pinkham complete a state approved alcohol
server/seller training program..
Item G4
Approving Request of Silvia Perez Cevantes, 411 East 4th Street,
Apt. 1 for Liquor Manager Designation for Tucanaso, 410 East 4th
Street
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Request of Silvia Perez Cevantes, 411 East 4th Street,
Apt. 1 for Liquor Manager Designation for Tucanaso,
410 East 4th Street
Item #’s: G-4
Presenter(s): RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Background
Silvia Perez Cevantes, 411 East 4th Street has submitted an application with the City
Clerk’s Office for a Liquor Manager Designation in conjunction with the Class “C-
71365” Liquor License for Tucanaso, 410 East 4th Street. This application ha s been
reviewed by the Police Department and City Clerk’s Office.
Discussion
City Council action is required and forwarded to the Nebraska Liquor Control
Commission for issuance of all liquor manager designations. All departmental reports
have been received.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the request.
2. Forward the request with no recommendation.
3. Take no action on the request.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve this request for a Liquor
Manager Designation contingent upon the liquor license approval for Tucanasco and the
stipulation that Ms. Perez Cevantes complete a state approved alcohol server/seller
training program.
Sample Motion
Contingent upon the liquor license approval for Tucanasco move to approve the request
of Silvia Perez Cevantes, 411 East 4th Street, Apt. 1 for Liquor Manager Designation in
conjunction with the Class “C-71365” Liquor License with the stipulation that Ms. Perez
Cevantes complete a state approved alcohol server/seller training program.
Item G5
#2006-65 - Approving Final Plat and Subdivision Agreement for
Copper Creek Subdivision
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Regional Planning Commission
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Copper Creek Subdivision - Final Plat
Item #’s: G-5
Presenter(s): Chad Nabity AICP, Regional Planning Director
Background
This subdivision proposes to create 97 lots on a parcel of land in the NW ¼ 23-11-10.
This land consists of approximately 25.993 acres.
Discussion
This is the first phase of the Copper Creek Development. The preliminary plat was
approved at council on January 10, 2006. The preliminary plat was approved pending
rezoning of this property and subject to a drainage plan that shows no increase in the
flows from this property based on the development to be approved.
The developer has submitted a drainage plan that limits the post developme nt drainage
from this property to the same levels as currently drain from the property. The Grand
Island Public Works department has reviewed the plans and feels they are adequate to
control runoff from this property.
Based on concerns for drainage on this property after the storms in May, staff has
reviewed the photographs and video from after the storm and they show that on Friday
May 13, there was very little water on this property but a substantial amount of water on
the properties to the east that are not being considered for development at this time.
Council will consider the rezoning of this property at this same meeting prior to
consideration of the final plat. If the rezoning is approve the plat should be approved.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the final plat as presented
2. Modify the final plat to meet the wishes of the Council
3. Table the issue
Recommendation
A motion was made by Brown 2nd by Miller to approve the final plat as presented.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to recommend approval with 5 members
(O’Neill, Brown, Miller, Ruge, Hayes) voting in favor and 4 members (Amick, Reynolds,
Niemann, Eriksen) voting against the motion.
Sample Motion
Approve the Final Plat for Copper Creek Subdivision as presented.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-65
WHEREAS, Copper Creek Estates, L.L.C., a limited liability company, as owner, has
caused to be laid out into lots, a tract of land comprising a part of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of
Section Twenty Three (23), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in Hall
County, Nebraska, under the name of COPPER CREEK ESTATES SUBDIVISION, and has caused a
plat thereof to be acknowledged by it; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the plat of such subdivision has been presented to the Boards of
Education of the various school districts in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, as required by
Section 19-923, R.R.S. 1943; and
WHEREAS, a form of subdivision agreement has been agreed to between the owner of the
property and the City of Grand Island.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the form of subdivision agreement hereinbefore
described is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreement on behalf of
the City of Grand Island.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the final plat of COPPER CREEK ESTATES
SUBDIVISION, as made out, acknowledged, and certified, is hereby approved by the City Council of the
City of Grand Island, Nebraska, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the approval and
acceptance of such plat by the City of Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G6
#2006-66 - Approving Redevelopment Plan for Blight and
Substandard Area #5 for Ann's Pet Salon to be Located at 1303
Geddes Street
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-8.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-66
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, a municipal corporation and city of the first class,
has determined it be desirable to undertake and carry out urban redevelopment projects in areas of the City
which are determined to be substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Community Development Law, Chapter 18, Article 21, Nebraska
Reissue Revised Statutes of 1997, as amended (the "Act"), prescribes the requirements and procedures for
the planning and implementation of redevelopment projects; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously declared Redevelopment Area No. 5 of the City to be
substandard and blighted and in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska (the
"Authority"), has prepared a Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Section 18-2111 of the Act, and
recommended the Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Commission of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City reviewed the Redevelopment Plan pursuant to
the Act and submitted its recommendations, to the City, pursuant to Section 18-2114 of the Act; and
WHEREAS, following consideration of the recommendations of the Authority to the Planning
Commission, the recommendations of the Planning Commission to the City, and following the public hearing
with respect to the Redevelopment Plan, the City approved the Plan; and
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the City by the Authority for approval a specific
Redevelopment Project within the Redevelopment Plan and as authorized in the Redevelopment Plan, such
project to be the construction of a building to expand an existing pet grooming business which will include
additional groomers, pet daycare, and kenneling facilities to be located adjacent to the Central Nebraska
Humane Society in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, the City published notices of a public hearing and mailed notices as required pursuant
to Section 18-2115 of the Act and has, on the date of the Resolution held a public hearing on the proposal
to amend the Redevelopment Plan to include the Redevelopment Project described above.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska:
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1. The Redevelopment Plan of the City approved for Redevelopment Area No. 5 in the city of Grand
Island, Hall County, Nebraska, including the Redevelopment Project described above, is hereby
determined to be feasible and in conformity with the general plan for the development of the City of
Grand Island as a whole and the Redevelopment Plan, including the Redevelopment Project
identified above, is in conformity with the legislative declarations and determinations set forth in the
Act; and it is hereby found and determined, based on the analysis conducted by the Authority, that
(a) the redevelopment project in the plan would not be economically feasible without the use of tax-
increment financing, (b) the redevelopment project would not occur in the community
redevelopment area without the use of tax-increment financing, and (c) the costs and benefits of the
redevelopment project, including costs and benefits to other affected political subdivisions, the
economy of the community, and the demand for public and private services have been analyzed by
the City and have been found to be in the long-term best interest of the community impacted by the
redevelopment project. The City acknowledges receipt of notice of intent to enter into the
Redevelopment Contract in accordance with Section 18-2119 of the Act and of the
recommendations of the Authority and the Planning Commission with respect to the Redevelopment
Contract.
2. Approval of the Redevelopment Plan is hereby ratified and reaffirmed, as amended by this
Resolution, and the Authority is hereby directed to implement the Redevelopment Plan in
accordance with the Act.
3. Pursuant to Section 18-2147 of the Act, ad valorem taxes levied upon real property in the
Redevelopment Project included or authorized in the Plan which is described above shall be
divided, for a period not to exceed 15 years after the effective date of this provision, which effective
date shall be April 1, 2006 as follows:
a. That proportion of the ad valorem tax which is produced by levy at the rate fixed each year
by or for each public body upon the Redevelopment Project Valuation (as defined in the
Act) shall be paid into the funds of each such public body in the same proportion as all
other taxes collected by or for the bodies; and
b. That proportion of the ad valorem tax on real property in the Redevelopment Project in
excess of such amount, if any, shall be allocated to, is pledged to, and, when collected, paid
into a special fund of the Authority to pay the principal of, the interest on, and any
premiums due in connection with the bonds, loans, notes or advances of money to, or
indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, such
Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, such Redevelopment Project.
When such bonds, loans, notes, advances of money, or indebtedness, including interest and
premium due have been paid, the Authority shall so notify the County Assessor and County
Treasurer and all ad valorem taxes upon real property in such Redevelopment Project shall
be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies.
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c. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and file with the
Treasurer and Assessor of Hall County, Nebraska, an Allocation Agreement and Notice of
Pledge of Taxes with respect to each Redevelopment Project.
4. The City hereby finds and determines that the proposed land uses and building requirements in the
Redevelopment Area are designed with the general purposes of accomplishing, in accordance with
the general plan for development of the City, a coordinated, adjusted and harmonious development
of the City and its environs which will, in accordance with present and future needs, promote health,
safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity; and the general welfare, as well as efficiency and
economy in the process of development; including, among other things, adequate provision for
traffic, vehicular parking, the promotion of safety from fire, panic, and other dangers, adequate
provision for light and air, the promotion of a healthful and convenient distribution of population, the
provision of adequate transportation, water, sewerage, and other public utilities, schools, parks,
recreation and community facilities, and other public requirements, the promotion of sound design
and arrangement, the wise and efficient expenditure of public funds, and the prevention of the
recurrence of unsanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations, or conditions of blight.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G7
#2006-67 - Approving Re-Adopting the City of Grand Island
Official Zoning Map
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-10.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-67
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Grand Island are committed to the
orderly plan necessary to accommodate future growth and transportation needs; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2004, by Resolution 2004-154, the City of Grand Island
approved and adopted the Official Zoning Map as prepared by the firm of JEO Consulting, Inc. of Wahoo,
Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, numerous changes and amendments to the Plan have been approved since its
adoption; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2006, the Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing
on such issue, and recommended approval of such updated plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island hereby approves and
adopts the Official Zoning Map incorporating changes made since its adoption in 2004.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G8
#2006-68 - Approving Designating US Filter, Zimpro Products as
the Sole Source Provider for the Zimpro 84” Spiral Lift Screw
Pump Parts; Wastewater Division
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Designating US Filter, Zimpro Products as the Sole
Source Provider for the Zimpro 84” Spiral Lift Screw
Pump Parts; Wastewater Division
Item #’s: G-8
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has three (3) Zimpro 84” Spiral Lift Screw
Pumps that lift sewage at the south end of the aeration basins. Currently one pump is
down for repairs. Loss of a second pump will result in violation of the NPDES permit.
On February 22, 2006 the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Departme nt
advertised for Zimpro 84” Spiral Lift Screw Pump Parts from authorized providers.
Discussion
One bid was received on March 1, 2006 from US Filter, Zimpro Products of Irondale, AL
in the amount of $21,672.89. The bid was submitted in compliance with all bid
specifications with no exceptions. The estimate for the parts was $30,000.00. Zimpro
Products is the manufacturer of the spiral lift screw pumps and US Filter is the
company’s authorized dealer.
To streamline the process on future repairs, administration is requesting that US Filter,
Zimpro Products be designated as the sole source provider. This would allow the WWTP
to acquire parts for future repairs from US Filter Zimpro Products.
Alternatives
1. Make a motion to approve designating US Filter, Zimpro Products as the sole
source provider for parts to the Zimpro 84” Spiral Lift Screw Pumps and
authorize the mayor to execute a contract.
2. Refer the issue to a committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a further date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council pass a resolution designating US Filter,
Zimpro Products of Irondale, AL as the sole source provider for parts for the Zimpro 84”
Spiral Lift Screw Pumps.
Sample Motion
Approve the designation of the sole source provider and entering into a contract with US
Filter, Zimpro Products.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: March 1, 2006 at 11:15 p.m.
FOR: Zimpro 84” Spiral Lift Screw Pump Parts
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $30,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 53030051-85325
PUBLICATION DATE: February 22, 2006
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 1
SUMMARY
Bidder: US Filter, Zimpro Products
Irondale, AL
Exceptions: None
Bid Price: $21,672.89
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Ben Thayer, Supt. of WWTP
Danelle Collins, PW Admin. Assist. Gary Greer, City Administrator
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1076
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-68
WHEREAS, the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) has three 84 inch spiral lift screw
pumps that lift sewage to the aeration basins as part of the treatment process; and
WHEREAS, all three spiral lift screw pumps are required to be operational in order to meet
the permit limits; and
WHEREAS, one pump is in need of repairs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Zimpro 84" Spiral Lift Screw
Pump Parts for the WWTP, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2006, one bid was received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, US Filter / Zimpro Products of Irondale, Alabama, submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory
requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $21,672.89; and
WHEREAS, Zimpro Products is the manufacturer of the pumps and US Filter is their
authorized dealer; and
WHEREAS, to streamline the process for acquisition of future repair parts, it is requested
that US Filter / Zimpro Products be designated as the sole source provided for such repair parts; and
WHEREAS, US Filter / Zimpro Products' bid is less than the estimate for such parts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of US Filter / Zimpro Products of Irondale,
Alabama, in the amount of $21,672.89 for Zimpro 84" spiral lift screw pump parts for the Waste Water
Treatment Plant is hereby approved as the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that US Filter / Zimpro Products is hereby designated as
the sole source provider for repair parts to the 84 inch spiral lift screw pumps at the Waste Water
Treatment Plant.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G9
#2006-69 - Approving Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with
The Diamond Engineering Company for the South Locust Street
Bridges; Northbound Lanes North of I-80
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Approving Change Order No. 1 to the Contract
with The Diamond Engineering Company for
the South Locust Street Bridges; Northbound
Lanes North of I-80
Item #’s: G-9
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On August 23, 2005 the City Council approved awarding a contract to The Diamond
Engineering Company for construction of the Northbound South Locust Street Bridges.
Any changes to the contract must be approved by the city council.
Discussion
The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is submitting Change Order
No. 1. The change order is to raise the approach road to the elevation of the new bridges.
This is an $18,677.00 increase to the original agreement as detailed on the attached
changes order.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Make a motion to approve Change Order No.1.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve Change Order No. 1 to the
contract with The Diamond Engineering Co. for construc tion of Northbound South
Locust Street Bridges.
Sample Motion
Move to approve Change Order No.1.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-69
WHEREAS, on August 23, 2005, by Resolution 2005-239, the City of Grand Island
awarded the bid for the Construction of Two Bridges for northbound lanes over the Platte River channels
on South Locust Street north of Interstate 80 [Project No. 2235(4)] to The Diamond Engineering Company
of Grand Island, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that modifications to the work to be performed by The
Diamond Engineering Company are necessary; and
WHEREAS, such modifications have been incorporated into Change Order No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the result of such modification will increase the contract amount by $18,677
for a revised contract price of $1,197,832.59.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized and
directed to execute Change Order No. 1 between the City of Grand Island and The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, Nebraska to provide the modification set out as follows:
Earthwork measured in embankment........................................................................................16,439.50
Mobilization...............................................................................................................................750.00
Seeding and mulching.................................................................................................................287.50
Silt fence ................................................................................................................................1,200.00
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G10
#2006-70 - Approving Bid Award for Street Improvement District
No. 1257; Shanna Street in Western Heights 4th Subdivision
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Approving Bid Award for Street Improvement
District No. 1257; Shanna Street in Western
Heights 4th Subdivision
Item #’s: G-10
Presenter(s): Steven P. Riehle, Public Works Director
Background
On February 15, 2006 the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department
advertised for bids for Street Improvement District 1257; Shanna Street in Western
Heights Fourth Subdivision.
Discussion
One bid was received and on March 1, 2006. The bid was submitted in
compliance with the contract, plans, and specifications with no exceptions. The
bid estimate for the district was $124,338.90. A summary of the bid is shown
below.
Bidder Exceptions Bid Security Bid Price
The Diamond
Engineering Co.
Grand Island NE
None Universal Surety Co. $104,273.72
There are sufficient funds in Account No. 40033530-90061 to fund this contract. The
district will be assessed with the property owners receiving credit for the width of the
existing asphalt street.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
1. Make a motion to approve awarding the bid to The Diamond Engineering
Company for Street Improvement District No. 1257 in the amount of
$104,273.72.
2. Refer the issue to a Committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action on the issue.
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve awarding the contract and
pass a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with The Diamond Engineering
Company of Grand Island, NE.
Sample Motion
Move to approve the award of the contract to The Diamond Engineering Company for
Street Improvement District 1257.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: March 1, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Street Improvement District No. 1257
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ESTIMATE: $124,338.90
FUND/ACCOUNT: 40033530-90061
PUBLICATION DATE: February 15, 2006
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 15
SUMMARY
Bidder: The Diamond Engineering Co.
Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Universal Surety Company
Exceptions: None
Bid Price: $104,273.72
cc: Steve Riehle, Public Works Director Bud Buettner, Assist. PW Director
Ron Underwood, Civil Eng. Manager Danelle Collins, Admin. Assist. PW
Gary Greer, City Administrator Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1073
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-70
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Street Improvement District
No. 1257, according to plans and specifications on file with the City Engineer; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2006, one bid was received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a
bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $104,273.72; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company's bid is less than the estimate for such
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of The Diamond Engineering Company of
Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $104,273.72 for Street Improvement District No. 1257 is hereby
approved as the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute a contract with such contractor for such project on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G11
#2006-71 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion for CXT
Transmission Line Work
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Approving Certificate of Final Completion for Contract
#05-PCC-01, Transmission Line Work
Item #’s: G-11
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
Grand Island Utilities Department worked with CXT to support the expansion of their
existing manufacturing plant in Grand Island. As part of the expansion, nearly a mile of
new rail spur was constructed by CXT to serve the increased capacity of their plant. A
55’ tall gantry crane is now used along the new rails to load concrete ties on to rail cars.
The CXT plant and the expansion are located in the Union Pacific rail yards on the east
side of Grand Island. The Utilities Department has a 115,000 volt (115kV) transmission
line crossing the area. This line needed to be raised to provide safe clearance for the new
gantry crane.
Discussion
Advantage Engineering was retained in February, 2005 to design the portion of the 115
kV transmission line associated with the CXT facility. This design is consistent with the
current construction standards adopted for Grand Island’s 115 kV loop. The line section
involved in this reconstruction project is 30 years old and was planned for upgrade within
the next five years to meet increasing electric loads. City electric loads have more than
doubled since initial line construction. With the line rebuild being done at this time, the
capacity upgrade was also included in the construction project.
Specific ations for Transmission Line Work, Contract #05-PCC-01 were issued for bid in
April, 2005. Bids were publicly opened on June 14, 2005; three bids were received
ranging from $655,691.37 to $922,213.80. The Engineer’s estimate for the project was
$700,000. The low bidder, Dominion Construction Company of Scottsbluff, Nebraska,
was awarded the construction contract at the regular Council meeting of June 28, 2005.
The project was completed in October, 2005, with final payment made to Dominion
Construction at the Council Meeting of February 6, 2006, for a total contract amount of
$656,312.41. With final structure design, the size of one steel pole concrete foundation
needed to be increased slightly adding $621.04 to the bid price, adjusted per the unit
prices included in the contract.
Transmission Line Work Contract #05-PCC-01 is complete. The rebuilt portion of the
115 kV line has been place in normal service.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to accept the Certificate of Final Completion for Contract #05-PCC-01,
Transmission Line Work
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council accept the Certificate of Final
Completion for Contract #05-PCC-01, Transmission Line Work, with Dominion
Construction Company.
Sample Motion
Motion to accept the Certificate of Final Completion for Contract #05-PCC-01,
Transmission Line Work.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-71
WHEREAS, the Utilities Director of the City of Grand Island has issued a Certificate of
Final Completion for Contract 05-PCC-01, Transmission Line Work, certifying that Dominion Construction
Company of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, has completed such project according to the terms, conditions, and
stipulations for such improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Utilities Director recommends the acceptance of the final completion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with such recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Certificate of Final Completion for Contract
05-PCC-01, Transmission Line Work is hereby confirmed and approved.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G12
#2006-72 - Approving Confidentiality Agreement with NPPD -
Utilities Department
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader;Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Confidentiality Agreement with NPPD
Item #’s: G-12
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
Grand Island Utilities and the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) work
together on a routine, continuous basis in the electric industry. Grand Island and
NPPD have several agreements in place concerning the purchase and sale of
electric energy, and the joint reporting of electric resources to meet National
Electric Reliability Council (NERC) requirements. These agreements require the
routine exchange of information concerning the status and condition of one
another’s power production facilities, substations, and transmission lines.
Discussion
With the federal deregulation of an electric industry without the resources in
place to allow a truly open market place, the knowledge of electric system failures
and weaknesses can be used to manipulate regional electric markets to produce
excess profits for power marketers. The classic example of electric system
manipulation to produce high profits is the Enron manipulation of California
power markets in the 90’s.
Because of the potential for market manipulation, the National Electric Reliability
Council standards prohibit the disclosure of information that might be used to
gain an unfair advantage in electric power markets. The regulation is similar to
Securities and Exchange Commission regulation of insider trading in financial
markets.
Sinc e Grand Island and NPPD routinely exchange information regarding the
operating status of the respective electrical utilities, a confidentiality agreement is
proposed regarding the disclosure of that information, in accordance with NERC
Standards.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the agreement
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the agreement with NPPD.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the Confidentiality Agreement with NPPD.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-72
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Utilities Department and the Nebraska Public Power District
(NPPD) work together on a routine, continuous basis in the electric industry, and have several agreements
in place concerning the purchase and sale of electric energy and the joint reporting of electric resources to
meet National Electric Reliability Council (NERC) requirements; and
WHEREAS, the various agreements require the routine exchange of information concerning
the status and condition of one another's power production facilities, substations, and transmission lines; and
WHEREAS, in order to secure the information exchanged, and to comply with the NERC
standards prohibiting the disclosure of information that may be used to gain an unfair advantage in electric
power markets, it is recommended that a confidentiality agreement be entered into between the parties; and
WHEREAS, the confidentiality agreement would authorize NPPD and the City's Utility
Department to disclose to one another as well as their Reliability Coordinator, as required under applicable
National Electric Reliability Council reliability standards, real-time power system reliability data for all
points; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement has been reviewed and approved by the City
Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Confidentiality Agreement between the City
and the Nebraska Public Power District for Electric System Reliability Data is hereby approved; and the
Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G13
#2006-73 - Approving Bid Award - Water Main District 452 - Lake
Street, Knott Avenue and Tri Street
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader; DaleShotkoski
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Dale Shotkoski, Asst. City Attorney/Purchasing
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Bid Award – Water Main District 452 – Knott
Subdivision
Item #’s: G-13
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
Water Main District 452 was created following the request of area property owners for
City water service. The District would provide for the installation of an 8” diameter
water main to serve the area along Knott Avenue, Lake Street, and Tri Street within the
Knott Subdivision and Palu Subdivision. The neighborhood is located south of U.S.
Highway 34 and west of Locust Street, and is a combination of single family homes and
commercial properties. A map of the District is attached for reference.
The proposed construction will be done as an assessment district, which is the Utility
Department’s standard method for installing water lines in developed areas when
requested by the neighborhood. The assessable costs of the District would be charged to
the properties served by the District. The assessments may be financed over a five year
period, at 7% simple interest on the unpaid balance. The proposed District passed protest
period and was continued by Council at the regular meeting of January 10, 2006. The
protest rate was 3.3%.
Discussion
Specifications, plans and contracts were prepared for District construction. Six
construction firms and five information agencies received the bid documents. In
accordance with Cit y Procurement Codes, bids were publicly opened at 11:30 a.m. on
February 23, 2006. A tabulation of the bids received is listed below:
Bidder Bid Price Completion
Diamond Engineering Co. $61,786.84 90 Days
Grand Island NE
Starostka Group, Inc. $65,290.45 60 Days
Grand Island NE
Judds Brothers Construction $87,226.96 120 Days
Lincoln NE
General Excavation $91,335.31 100 Days
Lincoln NE
Four bids were received and evaluated. All bids are complete and without exceptions.
The project estimate was $88,000.00 and funds are available in the 2005-2006 Budget.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the Contract for Water Main District 452
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council award the construction contract to the
low bidder, Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of
$61,786.84.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the award of Contract for construction of Water Main District 452 to
Diamond Engineering.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: February 23, 2006 at 11:30 a.m.
FOR: Water Main District No. 452
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
ESTIMATE: $88,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 525
PUBLICATION DATE: February 6, 2006
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 5
SUMMARY
Bidder: The Diamond Engineering Company General Excavating
Grand Island, NE Lincoln, NE
Bid Security: Universal Surety Company Universal Surety Company
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $61,786.84 $91,335.31
Bidder: Judds Bros. Construction Starostka Group
Lincoln, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: Inland Insurance Company Merchants Bonding Company
Exceptions: None None
Bid Price: $87,226.96 $65,290.45
cc: Gary Mader, Utilities Director Bob Smith, Assist. Utilities Director
Tom Barnes, Utilities Eng. Manager Pat Gericke, Adm. Assist. Utilities
Gary Greer, City Administrator Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent
Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1063
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-73
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for Water Main District No. 452,
according to plans and specifications on file with the Utility Engineering Office at Phelps Control Center; and
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2006, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a
bid in accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other
statutory requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $61,786.84; and
WHEREAS, The Diamond Engineering Company's bid is less than the estimate for such
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of The Diamond Engineering Company of
Grand Island, Nebraska, in the amount of $61,786.84 for Water Main District No. 452 is hereby approved
as the lowest responsible bid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute a contract with such contractor for such project on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G14
#2006-74 - Approving Certificate of Final Completion and Setting
BOE Meeting Date for Water Main District 449T - North Road
and Faidley Avenue
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Gary R. Mader
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Water Main District 449T – North Road and Faidley
Avenue
Item #’s: G-14
Presenter(s): Gary R. Mader, Utilities Director
Background
Water Main District 449T was created to extend a 24” diameter main north along North
Road, from the Roger’s Pumping Station to Greenwood Drive and a 12” diameter water
main east, within the Faidley Avenue extended right-of-way, from North Road to Claude
Road extended. A map of the District is attached for reference. The Project is part of the
Water Department’s master plan to provide City water service extension to developing
areas in the west and northwest parts of the City, and to provide trunkline capacity for
expanded capacities of the reservoir pumping station at North Road and Potash.
Discussion
All construction has been completed in accordance with City standards. The new trunk
lines have been tested, placed in service, and incorporated into the City system.
This trunkline construction was done as a connection district, which has been the
department’s standard method for completing needed system expansions through
undeveloped areas. The connection fees associated with the district would not be
collected until the water main is actually “tapped” to provide direct service to an adjacent
property when it develops. The total cost to construct Water Main District 449T was
$349,454.36. The connection fee chargeable amount is $188,844.29.
The chargeable amount for water service connections is based on current prices for the
installation of an 8” main. The price difference between the chargeable amount and the
actual construction cost is the Department’s cost for over-sizing above the standard 8”
diameter pipe size. The connection fees are computed by taking the total chargeable
amount ($188,844.29) and dividing it by the district’s frontage (5,856.32 lf) along North
Road and Faidley Avenue. This arrives at a per front foot fee of $32.246239.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main District
449T and set a date for the Board of Equalization
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council accept the Certificate of Final
Completion and set April 11, 2006 as the date for the Board of Equalization to determine
benefits and connection fees for the properties within the boundary of Water Main
District 449T.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main District 449T, and
set the date for the Board of Equalization to meet on April 11, 2006.
Tract One (1)
Part of the SW 1/4, Sec. 13, T-11-N, R-10-W
1,855.5 LF - $59,832.89
T & E Cattle Company, a Nebraska Corp.
c/o Tom Baxter
4444 W 13th Street
Grand Island, NE 68803
Commencing at the point 430.0 feet south of the northwest corner of the Southwest
Quarter (SW 1/4) Section 13, t-11-N, R-10-W; thence easterly along the northerly
right-of-way line of Faidley Avenue, a distance of 146.0 feet to the Actual Point Of
Beginning; thence continuing easterly along the northerly right-of-way line of said Faidley
Avenue, a distance of 956.80’ to a point of curvature; thence running northeasterly along
the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 960.0 feet, the long cord of which deflects
20°55’08” left from the last described course, a long cord distance of 685.53 feet, to a
point of reverse curvature; thence running northeasterly along the arc of a curve to the
right whose radius is 1,040.0 feet, the long cord of which deflects 11°18’35” left from the
last described course, a long chord distance of 213.17 feet, to a point on the southerly
right-of-way line of the Moores Creek Outfall Ditch; thence westerly along the southerly
right-of-way line of said Moores Creek Outfall Ditch, a distance of 1,775.7 feet, to the
easterly right-of-way line of said Moores Creek Outfall Ditch; thence southerly along
easterly right-of-way line of said Moores Creek Outfall Ditch, a distance of 370.0 feet to
the said point of beginning.
Tract Two (2)
Part of the SW 1/4, Sec. 13, T-11-N, R-10-W
4,000.82 LF - $129,011.40
T & E Cattle Company, a Nebraska Corp.
c/o Tom Baxter
4444 W 13th Street
Grand Island, NE 68803
Commencing at the northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) Section 13, T-11-
N, R-10-W; thence westerly along the northerly of said Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) a
distance of 200.0 feet; thence southerly and parallel with the easterly line of said
Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4), a distance of 60.0 feet to a point on the southerly right-of-
way line of the Moorse Creek Outfall Ditch, being the Actual Point Of Beginning; thence
continuing southerly along the last described course, a distance of 40.0 feet; thence
westerly on a line that is parallel with and offset southerly one hundred (100.0) feet from
the southerly right-of-way line of Faidley Avenue, a distance of two thousand three
hundred thirteen and twenty five hundredths (2,313.25) feet, to a point two hundred forty
six (246.0) feet easterly of the westerly line of the said Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4);
thence southerly and parallel with the westerly line of said Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4), a
distance of one thousand six hundred nine and thirty eight (1,609.38) feet, to a point four
hundred thirty three (433.0) feet north of the southerly line of the said Southwest Quarter
(SW 1/4); thence westerly and parallel with the southerly line of said Southwest Quarter
(SW 1/4), a distance of 100.0 feet, to a point on the easterly right-of-way line of the
Moorse Creek Outfall Ditch; thence northerly along the easterly right-of-way line of said
Moorse Creek Outfall Ditch, a distance of 1,709.38 feet to a point of the southerly right-of-
way line of said Faidley Avenue; thence easterly along the southerly right-of-way line of
said Faidley Avenue, a distance of 955.48 feet to a point of curvature; thence running
northeasterly along the arc of a curve to the left whose radius is 1,040.0 feet, the long cord
of which deflects 20°55’08” left from the last described course, a long cord distance of
742.66 feet, to a point of reverse curvature; thence running northeasterly along the arc of
a curve to the right whose radius is 960.0 feet, the long cord of which deflects 11°18’35”
left from the last described course, a long chord distance of 357.7 feet, to a point on the
southerly right-of-way line of said Moores Creek Outfall Ditch; thence easterly along the
southerly right-of-way line of said Moores Creek Outfall Ditch, a distance of 335.6 feet to
the said point of beginning.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-74
WHEREAS, the City Engineer and the Utilities Director of the City of Grand Island have
issued a Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main District 449T along North Road and Faidley
Avenue in Grand Island, Nebraska, certifying that Starostka Group Unlimited, Inc. of Grand Island,
Nebraska, has completed such project according to the terms, conditions, and stipulations for such
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer and the Utilities Director recommend the acceptance of the
final completion; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor concurs with such recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The Certificate of Final Completion for Water Main District 449T is hereby confirmed and
approved.
2. The City Council will sit as a Board of Equalization on April 11, 2006 to determine benefits and set
connection fees for Water Main District 449T.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G15
#2006-75 - Approving Fiscal and Investment Policies for the City of
Grand Island
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Dave Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: David Springer, Finance Director
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Approving the Update of the City’s Fiscal Policies and
Approving Investment Policies
Item #’s: G-15
Presenter(s): David Springer, Finance Director
Backgro und
The fiscal policies for the City of Grand Island were last presented to Council in January
of 1992 and approved by Resolution No.92-009. The City’s outside auditors have
recommended that this policy be updated and submitted to Council for review and
approval. They also recommended that an investment policy be formalized by Council.
Discussion
The goals and objectives as stated in the 1992 fiscal policy are still pertinent today and
provided the basis for the update. There was an effort to condense language, expand the
clarity, and bring the concepts up to date, while maintaining the policy substance. The
intent here is for council to review the Fiscal and Investment Policies and approve as
recommended or provide input to Administration to make changes as they may direct.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Approve the Fiscal and Investment Policies.
2. Disapprove or deny the policies.
3. Modify the Resolution to meet the wishes of the Council
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the policies.
Sample Motion
Approve the update of the City’s Fiscal Policies and the Investment Policies.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-75
WHEREAS, on January 27, 1992, by Resolution 92-009, the City Council of the City of
Grand Island approved and adopted a Fiscal Policies Manual; and
WHEREAS, the City's auditors have recommended that this policy be updated and that an
investment policy be implemented as well; and
WHEREAS, such policy manuals include the following topics:
* General Financial Goals of the City
* Accounting and Budget Policies
* Purchasing Policies
* Revenue and Investment Policies
* Capital Improvement Policies
* Debt Management Policies
* Communication and Disclosure Policies
* Code of Professional Ethics
* Investment Parameters
* Suitable and Authorized Investments
WHEREAS, City administration recommends adoption of the proposed fiscal policies and
investment policies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Fiscal Policies Manual and the Investment
Policy for the City of Grand Island is hereby approved and adopted; and that the city administration be
responsible for implementation of the polices outlined therein.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G16
#2006-76 - Approving Business Continuity and Recovery Services
Agreement with IBM
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Dave Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: David Springer, Finance Director
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Approving Business Continuity and Recovery Services
Agreement with IBM
Item #’s: G-16
Presenter(s): David Springer, Finance Director
Background
The City’s IBM AS400 computer system on which resides the Utilities Department’s customer
base and billing software, has routinely been backed up for disaster recovery purposes by a
business recovery contract with IBM.
Discussion
The current contract with IBM at $309 per month is expiring. A new three year contract with
IBM at $282 per month is proposed to provide business continuity and recovery services.
Sufficient funds have been budgeted for this contract within the Information Technology
operating budget.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1. Approve the three year contract with IBM.
2. Disapprove or deny the contract.
3. Modify the Resolution to meet the wishes of the Council
4. Table the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the contract with IBM.
Sample Motion
Approve the three year Agreement for Business Continuity and Recovery Services with IBM.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-76
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has an IBM AS400 computer system which contains
the Utility Department's customer base and billing software; and
WHEREAS, such computer system is routinely backed up for disaster recovery purposes
by a business recovery contract with IBM; and
WHEREAS, such contract is scheduled to expire soon; and
WHEREAS, a new contract has been negotiated with IBM to continue providing such
business recovery services at a lower monthly rate; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved the proposed
agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the three-year contract with IBM to provide
business continuity and recovery services for the City's AS400 computer system is hereby approved; and
the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand
Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G17
#2006-77 - Approving Interlocal Agreement with Kearney,
Nebraska for Cable Consultant Services
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Doug Walker
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
David Springer, Finance Director
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kearney;
Contract Award for Consulting Services for Cable
Television Franchise Review
Item #’s: G-17 & G-18
Presenter(s): David Springer, Finance Director
Background
The City of Grand Island currently has in place a franchise agreement for cable television
services. The franchise is set to expire in 2007. Federal regulations allow for the review
and renewal process of a cable television franchise agreement.
The City of Kearney, Nebraska, also has a cable television franchise, which is also set to
expire within the near future. Officials from the City of Grand Island and the City of
Kearney have discussed and found that it would be beneficial to both communities to
jointly agree to contract with a consultant to assist with the cable television franchise
review and have proposed an interlocal agreement for the two cities to jointly work on a
cable franchise review process.
Proposals were sought from consultants to assist with the cable franchise review process.
A Mayor’s Advisory Committee was appointed to assist with the cable franchise review
process.
Discussion
A Request for Proposal was prepared and proposals were sought. Three proposals were
received and all three proposals were researched and found to be from credible
consultants. The Mayor’s Advisory Committee reviewed the proposals with staff
assistance and it is the recommendation of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee and staff
that Moss & Barnett of Minneapolis, Minnesota, be awarded the contract for services.
The City of Kearney, wishes to enter into an interlocal agreement to assist in the cost
share of the consultant services. The consultant services proposed total is $87,500. Based
upon the level of services to be provided, the fees will be billed at the hourly rates set out
in the proposal and costs specific to the City of Grand Island will be invoiced to the City
of Grand Island and costs specific to the City of Kearney will be invoiced to the City of
Kearney. Joint costs will be split between the City of Kearney and the City of Grand
Island so that the City of Grand Island will pay for 60% of joint costs and the City of
Kearney will pay 40%. The percentages were arrived at by taking the current subscriber
numbers for each community and assigning the appropriate percentages to each. Funds
are available for the services in the 2005/2006 budget.
Alternatives
It appears the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand:
1. The Council may move to approve the Interlocal Agreement and the
consulting services contract.
2. Refer the issue to a committee.
3. Postpone the issue to a future date.
4. Take no action at this time on the issue.
Recommendation
City administration recommends that the council approve the interlocal agreement with
the City of Kearney to share the cost of services of the cable franchise review consultant
and that council approve the contract with the Moss & Barnett to provide their consultant
services in the amount of $87,500, which amount may be increased or decreased based
upon the hourly billing rates for services provided as outlined in the scope of work/fees
and costs submitted by Brian Grogan of Moss & Barnett.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the interlocal agreement with the City of Kearney to share the cost and
services of the cable franchise review consultant. Motion to approve the contract of Moss
& Barnett for cable consulting services which contains the hourly rate to be charged for
said services.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
AND
THE CITY OF KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
FOR
JOINT SERVICES OF CONSULTANT
FOR CABLE FRANCHISE RENEWAL
This agreement is made and entered into this ______ day of ________________, 2006,
by and between the CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, and the CITY OF KEARNEY,
NEBRASKA, being bodies politic and corporate and political subdivisions of the State of
Nebraska, hereinafter referred to as “parties” and individually as a “party”.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, local television cable services are a regulated service provided by local
governments to the residents of each of the parties; and,
WHEREAS, the cable service franchisee for each of the parties is currently Charter
Communications; and,
WHEREAS, the franchises of each of the respective parties is set to renew in 2007, thus
necessitating the need for each party to review and evaluate its cable needs and franchise
agreements; and,
WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat., §13-801 provides that any one or more public agency may
contract with any one or more public agencies to perform in a governmental service, activity or
other undertaking which each public agency entering into the contract is authorized by law to
perform; and,
WHEREAS, the cities of Grand Island and Kearney are public agencies as defined in
Neb. Rev. Stat., §13-801; and,
WHEREAS, both parties, being municipalities, are authorized and empowered to have
cable franchise agreements to provide for cable television services for its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the parties agree to continue to provide for regulated cable television
services for its citizens and to work together to provide for expert consultant services for the
technical review of each of the respective parties cable franchises.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties mutually covenant and agree as follows:
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1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this agreement shall be to establish a joint
agreement with Brian T. Grogan , attorney at law, of the firm of Moss & Barnett, of
Minneapolis, Minnesota to share his expertise and knowledge, to assist each of the respective
parties in the review and assessment of needs and negotiations for the renewal of each of the
parties’ respective cable franchises.
2. EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS. It is understood and
agreed by the parties that this agreement provides for the joint use of the services of Brian T.
Grogan to assist each in the cable franchise renewal process, but, does not establish a separate
legal entity to do so, nor does this agreement establish an employee of any party as an agent of
any other party for any purpose whatsoever. This agreement shall provide only for the sharing of
the consultant services and costs by the parties towards the renewal of the respective parties’
cable television franchises.
3. TERM. This agreement shall remain in effect until each of the respective parties’
cable television franchises have been renewed, with the renewal of each set to be in the year
2007, however, if negotiations extend, said agreement shall continue until each of the respective
parties’ franchise renewals have been completed.
4. TERMINATION. This agreement may be terminated at any time, with or
without cause, upon thirty (30) days prior written notice given to the non-terminating party by
the terminating party.
5. GOVERNMENT. The activities of this cooperative undertaking shall be
governed by the City Administrator for the City of Grand Island and the City Manager for the
City of Kearney.
6. COOPERATIVE POWERS AND AUTHORITY. The parties agree, subject to
the limitations herein set forth, to aid and assist the other, by cooperatively working with Brian
T. Grogan and any people working under his direction to assist in the steps necessary for the
successful cable television franchise renewals. The anticipated services to be provided by the
consultant may include, but are not limited to, a consultant meeting with city staff to develop a
work plan and negotiation strategy. The review of each of the city’s existing cable franchise
documents and analysis of the degree to which Charter Communication complies with the
franchise requirements for each shall be performed. The consultant shall also develop and
implement a survey to obtain input from all demographic and geographic stake holders within
each of their respective cities to this agreement. The consultant shall further complete a
community needs assessment. The consultant shall conduct a review of the financial history and
financial qualifications of Charter Communications, including a review of the company’s
financial projections, and a review of the past franchise fees paid by the company to each of the
respective cities. The consultant shall consult with city staff to prioritize items for inclusion in a
new franchise agreement and assist in drafting new versions of each of the cities’ franchise
documents as required. Assistance shall be provided by the consultant to counsel each of the
cities during informal and/or formal franchise renewal negotiations with Charter
Communications. It is anticipated that the total consultant fees for the services to be performed
for the cities shall not exceed $87,500. It is furthermore anticipated that for specialized services
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to be performed for one or the other respective parties, that can be clearly identified as being
specific to one or the other parties, said fees shall be identified in the billing and paid by such
party. All other fees for joint services shall be divided between the parties to this agreement
based upon the same ratio as cable customers that are currently subscribing for each of their
respective cities. The current number of cable subscribers for the City of Grand Island is 10,000
and the current number of cable subscribers for the City of Kearney is 7,000. Joint costs shall
thus be shared by the parties with the City of Grand Island responsible for 60% and the City of
Kearney responsible for 40%.
7. MODIFICATION. This agreement may be modified by written agreement of
the parties.
8. NO SEPARATE ENTITY. This agreement provides for the joint use of
consultant services by the parties as provided herein, but does not establish a separate legal entity
to do so, nor does this agreement establish any employee of either party as an agent or employee
of the other party for any purpose whatsoever. This agreement shall provide only for the sharing
of consultant services and costs by the parties toward the establishment of cable franchises for
each of the said parties.
9. PROPERTY. It is not anticipated that any property shall be acquired by either
party by entering into this agreement.
10. FINANCES. This agreement shall be financed by funds made available by the
parties hereto.
11. PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE. Pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act,
any party to this agreement, and at the parties’ sole discretion, may appropriate funds and/or
provide assistance, including personnel and services, as may be within the parties legal power to
furnish.
12. ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS. It is understood and agreed by the parties that
if any party, term or provision of this agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
illegal or in conflict with any laws of the State of Nebraska, the validity of the remaining
portions or provisions shall not be effected and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be
construed and enforced as if the agreement did not contain a particular part, term or provision
held to be invalid. It is further agreed that:
a. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and
conditions of this agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement,
shall be strictly reserved to the named parties hereto, and nothing contained in this
agreement shall give or allow any such claim or right of action by any third
person not expressly a party to this agreement. It is the intention of the parties that
any person other than the named parties receiving services or benefits under this
agreement shall be deemed to be an incidental beneficiary only;
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b. This agreement shall become effective for each party when that party by
ordinance, motion or resolution adopts and approves this agreement and
authorizes the proper official to execute this agreement; and,
c. Each party agrees not to allow any other person or entity to join in this agreement
except with approval by the other party.
EXECUTED this ______ day of __________________, 2006.
Attest: CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA,
A Municipal Corporation,
________________________________ By:___________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Approved as to Form:
________________________________
City Attorney
EXECUTED this ______ day of __________________, 2006.
Attest: CITY OF KEARNEY, NEBRASKA,
A Municipal Corporation,
________________________________ By:___________________________________
City Clerk Mayor
Approved as to Form:
________________________________
City Attorney
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-77
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island has a franchise agreement for cable television
services which is set to expire in 2007; and
WHEREAS, federal regulations allow for the review and renewal process of a cable
television franchise agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kearney also has a cable franchise agreement which is set to
expire in the near future; and
WHEREAS, it is suggested that both communities work together to contract with a
consultant to assist with the cable television franchise review process for their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, an Interlocal Agreement has been prepared setting out the cost to each
community for such cable franchise review consultant; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved the proposed Interlocal
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Interlocal Agreement between the City of
Grand Island and the City of Kearney for joint services of consultant for cable franchise renewal is hereby
approved; and the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on behalf of the City
of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G18
#2006-78 - Approving Contract for Cable Consultant Services
This item relates to Consent Item G-17.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Dave Springer
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-78
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited proposals for Cable Television Franchise
Review and Consulting Services in accordance with a Request for Proposal on file with the City Attorney's
Office; and
WHEREAS, proposals were due on July 28 2005; and
WHEREAS, three proposals were received, reviewed and evaluated in accordance with
established criteria; and
WHEREAS, Moss & Barnett of Minneapolis, Minnesota, submitted a proposal in
accordance with the terms of the request for proposals and all statutory requirements contained therein and
the City Procurement Code, such proposal being for actual costs not to exceed $87,500; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kearney is working with the City of Grand Island to conduct its
own cable franchise review; and
WHEREAS, the consulting services proposed by Moss & Barnett would benefit both
communities; and
WHEREAS, each community will be responsible for the costs associated with the
consulting services attributable to its community as more specifically identified in an Interlocal Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the proposal of Moss & Barnett of Minneapolis,
Minnesota, for cable television franchise review and consulting services for actual costs not to exceed
$87,500 is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute an agreement for such services on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G19
#2006-79 - Approving Bid Award for Logging Recorder
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Lela Lowry
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Lela L. Lowry, Emergency Management/911 Director
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Approve bid award for Logging Recorder.
Item #’s: G-19
Presenter(s): Lela L. Lowry, EM/911 Director
Background
The current logging recorder in the 911 center operates at an average of 50%. The logging
recorder is used to record information from 911 calls and radio dispatch. Information from these
recordings are periodically used for court for both the city and the county.
Discussion
Bid information was sent to 6 vendors with response from two local vendors; Midland Telecom
and Platte Valley Communications. Each of these vendors had exceptions towards the bid
specifications. After careful review of specifications , Emergency Management has selected
Midland Telecom as the vendor for the purchase of the Logging Recorder.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The
Council may:
1. Move to approve the bid award of the logging recorder
2. Not approve the bid award of the logging recorder
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the bid award for the logging recorder.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the bid award for the purchase of the logging recorder in the 911 center to
Midland Telecom of Grand Island, Nebraska in the amount of $26,995.00.
Purchasing Division of Legal Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dale M. Shotkoski, Assistant City Attorney
Working Together for a
Better Tomorrow, Today
BID OPENING
BID OPENING DATE: February 24, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.
FOR: Logging Recorder
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management
ESTIMATE: $35,000.00
FUND/ACCOUNT: 215
PUBLICATION DATE: February 17, 2006
NO. POTENTIAL BIDDERS: 5
SUMMARY
Bidder: Midland Telecom, Inc. Platte Valley Communications, Inc.
Grand Island, NE Grand Island, NE
Bid Security: $1,350.00 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
Exceptions: Noted Noted
Bid Price: $26,995.00 $33,660.00
cc: Lela Lowry, Emergency Management Director Gary Greer, City Administrator
Dale Shotkoski, Purchasing Agent Laura Berthelsen, Legal Assistant
P1074
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-79
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island invited sealed bids for one (1) Digital Voice Logging
Recorder System for the Emergency Management Department – 911 Division, according to plans and
specifications on file with the Emergency Management Department / Communications Division; and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2006, bids were received, opened and reviewed; and
WHEREAS, Midland Telecom, Inc. of Grand Island, Nebraska, submitted a bid in
accordance with the terms of the advertisement of bids and plans and specifications and all other statutory
requirements contained therein, such bid being in the amount of $26,995.00; and
WHEREAS, Midland Telecom, Inc.'s bid is less than the estimate for such equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid of Midland Telecom, Inc. of Grand Island,
Nebraska, in the amount of $26,995.00 for one digital voice logging recorder system is hereby approved as
the lowest responsible bid.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G20
#2006-87 - Approving Termination of SWAT Interlocal Agreement
with Hall County
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Lamken
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven Lamken, Police Chief
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: SWAT Team Interlocal Agreement
Item #’s: G-20
Presenter(s): Steven Lamken, Police Chief
Background
The City entered into an Interlocal Agreement with Hall County to form a joint Special
Weapons and Tactics Team in March of 2004. The concept was to have officers from
both agencies serving on the joint team. The team would respond to incidents in both the
City and County as needed. Since inception, the Team has trained and prepared to
function as a full service SWAT Team; however, has never been deployed as a fully
operational team. Concerns have been voiced by the Council and others that this is a
duplication of services with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team in the Troop C area.
There have been additional concerns relevant to the costs of training and equipping the
team to become a fully operational SWAT team.
Discussion
The Police Department management team is recommending that the City Council resolve
to dissolve the Interlocal SWAT Team agreement with Hall County. We further
recommend that the Grand Island Police Department be permitted to reorganize the
structure of the existing team to the limited scope of warrant service and perimeter
security.
The recommendation to dissolve the Interlocal agreement is based upon:
· The long term direction of the role and services of the team have not been in
accordance with the direction of the City Council.
· The long term direction of the role and services of the team were not in
agreement with the Hall County Sheriff. This has led to a reduction in
involvement of the HCSO in the team.
· The Nebraska State Patrol has a full service SWAT team in Troop C which
has been responsive to requests for service from the Grand Island Police
Department.
· The training being received by the Interlocal team has been directed more
towards a full service SWAT team and not just a warrant service team.
· The command and control of the Interlocal SWAT team has been held jointly
under two supervisor/coordinators who are members of the team. The level of
command and control exercised independently over the team by the Chief of
Police and or the Hall County Sheriff is not clearly defined.
The management team recommendation to reorganize the structure of the team and create
a Police Department warrant service team is based upon:
· The Grand Island Police Department is frequently called upon to serve arrest and
search warrants that have an elevated level of risk to the safety of officers.
· The Grand Island Police Department is called upon to handle calls for service
where a despondent person is barricaded in a building. The person will not initiate
contact for help and the department is responsible to secure the perimeter around
the building and ne gotiate with the person.
· The Nebraska State Patrol has specific protocols for the activation of their SWAT
teams.
· The Nebraska State Patrol protocols limits when they will respond to warrant
service calls and or barricaded suspects.
· The safe execution of building entry warrants and the securing of perimeters
requires specialized training. The use of police officers who have not received
specialized training to perform such services increases the risk of harm to
themselves and others.
· A unit with specialized training in the limited areas of warrant service and
perimeter security can provide improved safety for officers of the department as
well as the people of the City.
The reorganized warrant service unit will be under the direct command of the Chief of
Police and his designated commander. The Chief of Police will ensure the strategies,
training, supervision and deployment of the unit fall within the limited scope of services
recommended.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the termination of the
Interlocal Agreement with Hall County and restructure the program into a warrant service
team.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the termination of the Interlocal Agreement with Hall County and
restructure the program into a warrant service team.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-87
WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island (City) entered into a "Interlocal Agreement By and
Between the County of Hall and the City of Grand Island for Joint Special Weapons and Tactics Team,"
with the County of Hall (County) dated March 9, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the term of this agreement is for five years with renewals for successive one
year periods; and
WHEREAS, the agreement permits the City or the County to terminate the agreement upon
thirty days prior written notice; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska State Patrol has a full service SWAT team located in the City
which is available to assist law enforcement as needed; and
WHEREAS, the City's Police Department is seeking to avoid duplication of services and
reallocate personnel in a more effective manner; and
WHEREAS, the City Police Department is recommending that it would be in the best
interest of the Police Department to terminate the interlocal agreement for a SWAT team with Hall County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the "Interlocal Agreement By and Between the
County of Hall and the City of Grand Island for Joint Special Weapons and Tactics Team" dated March 9,
2004, shall be terminated and the Mayor is authorized to sign a thirty day notice which shall be given to the
County of such termination pursuant to paragraph "4" of the agreement.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item G21
#2006-88 - Approving the State Bid Contract for System Furniture
at the Public Safety Facility
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: Steve Lamken
City of Grand Island City Council
Council Agenda Memo
From: Steven Lamken, Police Chief
Meeting: March 7, 2006
Subject: Systems Furnishings for New Law Enforcement Center
Item #’s: G-21
Presenter(s): Steven Lamken, Police Chief
Background
The Police Department and Sheriff’s Office will require furnishings for the new law
enforcement center. Most of the current furnishings in the Public Safety Center are worn
out, or of low quality. The current plan is to use systems furnishings for many of the
work areas of the new center.
Discussion
The Police Department requests to use the State of Nebraska contract
10628(OC)REN(13) for systems furnishings with Surroundings, LLC of Lincoln,
Nebraska. The State bid product (Knoll Furniture) is of good quality and heavily
discounted in pricing. The Police Department lacks the expertise to develop specification
to bid systems furnishings. The Police Department and Sheriff’s Office will have the
ability to work directly with the State bid vendor’s systems designers to identify products
and design work stations. The Police Department plans to bid all other office furnishings,
tables, and chairs on a competitive basis.
Alternatives
It appears that the Council has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand.
The Council may:
1. Move to approve
2. Refer the issue to a Committee
3. Postpone the issue to future date
4. Take no action on the issue
Recommendation
City Administration recommends that the Council approve the use of the State of
Nebraska contract for systems furnishings.
Sample Motion
Motion to approve the use of the State of Nebraska contract 10628(OC)REN(13) for
systems furnishings with Surroundings, LLC of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-88
WHEREAS, the Police Department is progressing with the construction of the new public
safety center, and in particular the system furniture to be used in the building; and
WHEREAS, such furniture can be obtained from the State contract holder; and
WHEREAS, purchasing the furniture from the State contract holder meets all statutory
bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, purchasing the furniture in this manner also allows the department to use the
services of the state bid vendor's systems designers to identify products and to design work stations which is
an area that the department lacks expertise in developing specifications for a formal bid process; and
WHEREAS, the exact amount to be expended for such systems furniture is not known at
this time, and will not be known until the construction is nearing completion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Police Department is hereby authorized to
pursue the purchase of system furniture for the new public safety center from the State contract holder,
Surroundings, LLC of Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I1
#2006-80 - Approving Request of Casey's Retail Company dba
Casey's General Store #2707, 806 N. Eddy Street for a Class "D"
Liquor License
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-1.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-80
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Casey's Retail Company, doing business as
Casey's General Store #2707 at 806 N. Eddy Street for a Class "D" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island Independent as
required by state law on February 25, 2006; such publication cost being $6.24; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 7, 2006, for the purpose of discussing
such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-identified
liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application with the following stipulations: _________
_________________________________________________________
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-identified liquor
license application for the following reasons: ________________________
_________________________________________________________
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I2
#2006-81 - Approving Request of Casey's Retail Company dba
Casey's General Store #2727, 1219 West 2nd Street for a Class "B"
Liquor License
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing E-2.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-81
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Casey's Retail Company, doing business as
Casey's General Store #2727 at 1219 W. 2nd Street for a Class "B" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island Independent as
required by state law on February 25, 2006; such publication cost being $6.24; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 7, 2006, for the purpose of discussing
such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-identified
liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application with the following stipulations: _________
_________________________________________________________
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-identified liquor
license application for the following reasons: ________________________
_________________________________________________________
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I3
#2006-82 - Approving Request of Casey's Retail Company dba
Casey's General Store #2732, 4150 West U.S. Highway 30 for a
Class "B" Liquor License
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-3.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-82
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Casey's Retail Company, doing business as
Casey's General Store #2732 at 4150 W. U. S. Highway 30 for a Class "B" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island Independent as
required by state law on February 25, 2006; such publication cost being $6.24; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 7, 2006, for the purpose of discussing
such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-identified
liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application with the following stipulations: _________
_________________________________________________________
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-identified liquor
license application for the following reasons: ________________________
_________________________________________________________
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I4
#2006-83 - Approving Request of Casey's Retail Company dba
Casey's General Store #2737, 1814 N. Eddy Street for a Class "D"
Liquor License
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-4.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-83
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Casey's Retail Company, doing business as
Casey's General Store #2737 at 1817 N. Eddy Street for a Class "D" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island Independent as
required by state law on February 25, 2006; such publication cost being $6.24; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 7, 2006, for the purpose of discussing
such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-identified
liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application with the following stipulations: _________
_________________________________________________________
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-identified liquor
license application for the following reasons: ________________________
_________________________________________________________
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I5
#2006-84 - Approving Request of Casey's Retail Company dba
Casey's General Store #2742, 2223 South Locust Street for a Class
"B" Liquor License
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing item E-5.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-84
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Casey's Retail Company, doing business as
Casey's General Store #2742 at 2223 S. Locust Street for a Class "B" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island Independent as
required by state law on February 25, 2006; such publication cost being $6.24; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 7, 2006, for the purpose of discussing
such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-identified
liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application with the following stipulations: _________
_________________________________________________________
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-identified liquor
license application for the following reasons: ________________________
_________________________________________________________
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I6
#2006-85 - Approving Request of Perez, Inc. dba Tucanaso, 410
East 4th Street for a Class "C" Liquor License
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-6.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-85
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Perez, Inc., doing business as Tucanaso at 410
East 4th Street for a Class "C" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island Independent as
required by state law on February 25, 2006; such publication cost being $12.73; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 7, 2006, for the purpose of discussing
such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-identified
liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application with the following stipulations: _________
_________________________________________________________
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-identified liquor
license application for the following reasons: ________________________
_________________________________________________________
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item I7
#2006-86 - Approving Request of Sarah R. Tjaden dba The
Roadhouse Garage, 2710-B Diers Avenue for a Class "C" Liquor
License
This item relates to the aforementioned Public Hearing Item E-7.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
March 2, 2006 ¤ City Attorney
R E S O L U T I O N 2006-86
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Sarah R. Tjaden, doing business as The
Roadhouse Garage at 2710-B Diers Avenue for a Class "C" Liquor License; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the Grand Island Independent as
required by state law on February 25, 2006; such publication cost being $14.03; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 7, 2006, for the purpose of discussing
such liquor license application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that:
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends approval of the above-identified
liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application.
____ The City of Grand Island hereby makes no recommendation as to the above-
identified liquor license application with the following stipulations: _________
_________________________________________________________
____ The City of Grand Island hereby recommends denial of the above-identified liquor
license application for the following reasons: ________________________
_________________________________________________________
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, March 7, 2006.
_______________________________________
Jay Vavricek, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Item J1
Approving Payment of Claims for the Period of February 29, 2006
through March 7, 2006
The Claims for the period of February 29, 2006 through March 7, 2006 for a total amount of
$1,048,152.35. A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council
Item J2
Approving Payment of Claims for the Library Expansion for the
Period of February 29, 2006 through March 7, 2006
The Claims for the Library Expansion for the period of February 15, 2006 through March 7,
2006 for the following requisitions.
#21 $92,844.07
#22 $ 504.00
A MOTION is in order.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Special/Council Session
City of Grand Island
Staff Contact: RaNae Edwards
City of Grand Island City Council